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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,495.48, 11,241.26 and 2,229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,495.48, 11,241.26 and 2,229.07 is: 3,343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,495.48 : 11,241.26 = 2,229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,495.48/11,241.26 = 2,229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,495.48x = 11,241.26 × 2,229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,495.48x = 25,057,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,057,555.43/7,495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.02

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