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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.36, 11,191.17 and 2,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.36, 11,191.17 and 2,266.28 is: 3,399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.36 : 11,191.17 = 2,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.36/11,191.17 = 2,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.36x = 11,191.17 × 2,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.36x = 25,362,324.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,362,324.75/7,460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.61

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