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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.34, 11,242.55 and 2,229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.34, 11,242.55 and 2,229.93 is: 3,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.34 : 11,242.55 = 2,229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.34/11,242.55 = 2,229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.34x = 11,242.55 × 2,229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.34x = 25,070,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,070,088.37/7,496.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.31

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