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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.24, 11,239.86 and 2,228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.24, 11,239.86 and 2,228.23 is: 3,342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.24 : 11,239.86 = 2,228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.24/11,239.86 = 2,228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.24x = 11,239.86 × 2,228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.24x = 25,044,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,044,998.94/7,493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.34

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