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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.28, 11,190.17 and 2,266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.28, 11,190.17 and 2,266.94 is: 3,399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.28 : 11,190.17 = 2,266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.28/11,190.17 = 2,266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.28x = 11,190.17 × 2,266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.28x = 25,367,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,367,376.69/7,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.42

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