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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.37, 11,241.69 and 2,228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.37, 11,241.69 and 2,228.79 is: 3,343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.37 : 11,241.69 = 2,228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.37/11,241.69 = 2,228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.37x = 11,241.69 × 2,228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.37x = 25,055,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,055,366.26/7,493.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.67

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