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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.22, 11,193.33 and 3,074.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.22, 11,193.33 and 3,074.86 is: 4,612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.22 : 11,193.33 = 3,074.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.22/11,193.33 = 3,074.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.22x = 11,193.33 × 3,074.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.22x = 34,417,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,417,866.72/7,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.28

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