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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.14, 11,193.30 and 2,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.14, 11,193.30 and 2,268.24 is: 3,402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.14 : 11,193.30 = 2,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.14/11,193.30 = 2,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.14x = 11,193.30 × 2,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.14x = 25,389,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,389,090.79/7,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.39

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