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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,494.91, 11,244.60 and 2,230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,494.91, 11,244.60 and 2,230.09 is: 3,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,494.91 : 11,244.60 = 2,230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,494.91/11,244.60 = 2,230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,494.91x = 11,244.60 × 2,230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,494.91x = 25,076,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,076,470.01/7,494.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.80

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