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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,490.86, 11,236.28 and 2,296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,490.86, 11,236.28 and 2,296.73 is: 3,445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,490.86 : 11,236.28 = 2,296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,490.86/11,236.28 = 2,296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,490.86x = 11,236.28 × 2,296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,490.86x = 25,806,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,806,701.36/7,490.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.09

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