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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.48, 11,232.72 and 2,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.48, 11,232.72 and 2,293.68 is: 3,440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.48 : 11,232.72 = 2,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.48/11,232.72 = 2,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.48x = 11,232.72 × 2,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.48x = 25,764,265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,764,265.21/7,488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.52

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