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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.24, 11,189.13 and 2,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.24, 11,189.13 and 2,266.11 is: 3,398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.24 : 11,189.13 = 2,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.24/11,189.13 = 2,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.24x = 11,189.13 × 2,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.24x = 25,355,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355,799.38/7,460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.79

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