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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.42, 11,194.17 and 2,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.42, 11,194.17 and 2,268.28 is: 3,402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.42 : 11,194.17 = 2,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.42/11,194.17 = 2,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.42x = 11,194.17 × 2,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.42x = 25,391,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,391,511.93/7,462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.58

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