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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.28, 11,237.98 and 2,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.28, 11,237.98 and 2,227.04 is: 3,339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.28 : 11,237.98 = 2,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.28/11,237.98 = 2,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.28x = 11,237.98 × 2,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.28x = 25,027,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,027,430.98/7,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.98

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