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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.05, 11,242.16 and 2,229.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.05, 11,242.16 and 2,229.87 is: 3,344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.05 : 11,242.16 = 2,229.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.05/11,242.16 = 2,229.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.05x = 11,242.16 × 2,229.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.05x = 25,068,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,068,577.85/7,496.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.24

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