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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,495.59, 11,241.43 and 2,229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,495.59, 11,241.43 and 2,229.19 is: 3,343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,495.59 : 11,241.43 = 2,229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,495.59/11,241.43 = 2,229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,495.59x = 11,241.43 × 2,229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,495.59x = 25,059,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059,215.99/7,495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.19

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