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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.77, 11,238.53 and 2,228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.77, 11,238.53 and 2,228.57 is: 3,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.77 : 11,238.53 = 2,228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.77/11,238.53 = 2,228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.77x = 11,238.53 × 2,228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.77x = 25,045,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,783.47/7,493.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.22

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