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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.78, 11,243.22 and 2,230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.78, 11,243.22 and 2,230.55 is: 3,345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.78 : 11,243.22 = 2,230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.78/11,243.22 = 2,230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.78x = 11,243.22 × 2,230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.78x = 25,078,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,078,508.15/7,496.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.24

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