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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.30, 11,189.97 and 2,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.30, 11,189.97 and 2,266.22 is: 3,399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.30 : 11,189.97 = 2,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.30/11,189.97 = 2,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.30x = 11,189.97 × 2,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.30x = 25,358,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,358,933.81/7,460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.18

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