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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.30, 11,242.48 and 2,229.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.30, 11,242.48 and 2,229.89 is: 3,344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.30 : 11,242.48 = 2,229.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.30/11,242.48 = 2,229.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.30x = 11,242.48 × 2,229.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.30x = 25,069,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,069,431.94/7,496.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.24

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