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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.82, 11,236.46 and 4,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.82, 11,236.46 and 4,022.02 is: 6,034.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.82 : 11,236.46 = 4,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.82/11,236.46 = 4,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.82x = 11,236.46 × 4,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.82x = 45,193,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,193,266.85/7,488.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.76

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