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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.28, 11,233.43 and 2,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.28, 11,233.43 and 2,224.36 is: 3,335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.28 : 11,233.43 = 2,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.28/11,233.43 = 2,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.28x = 11,233.43 × 2,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.28x = 24,987,125.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,987,125.07/7,491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.49

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