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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.23, 11,230.33 and 6,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.23, 11,230.33 and 6,012.28 is: 9,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.23 : 11,230.33 = 6,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.23/11,230.33 = 6,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.23x = 11,230.33 × 6,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.23x = 67,519,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,519,888.45/7,498.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.78

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