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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.20, 11,230.27 and 2,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.20, 11,230.27 and 2,223.20 is: 3,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.20 : 11,230.27 = 2,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.20/11,230.27 = 2,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.20x = 11,230.27 × 2,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.20x = 24,967,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,967,136.26/7,488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.20

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