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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.57, 11,240.55 and 2,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.57, 11,240.55 and 2,299.44 is: 3,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.57 : 11,240.55 = 2,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.57/11,240.55 = 2,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.57x = 11,240.55 × 2,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.57x = 25,846,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,846,970.29/7,493.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.22

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