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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.22, 11,194.73 and 2,197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.22, 11,194.73 and 2,197.22 is: 3,296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.22 : 11,194.73 = 2,197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.22/11,194.73 = 2,197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.22x = 11,194.73 × 2,197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.22x = 24,597,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597,234.17/7,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.24

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