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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.86, 11,237.46 and 2,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.86, 11,237.46 and 2,226.78 is: 3,339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.86 : 11,237.46 = 2,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.86/11,237.46 = 2,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.86x = 11,237.46 × 2,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.86x = 25,023,351.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,023,351.18/7,492.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.63

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