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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.20, 11,193.70 and 2,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.20, 11,193.70 and 2,267.68 is: 3,401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.20 : 11,193.70 = 2,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.20/11,193.70 = 2,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.20x = 11,193.70 × 2,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.20x = 25,383,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,383,729.62/7,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.64

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