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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.47, 11,193.65 and 2,268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.47, 11,193.65 and 2,268.35 is: 3,402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.47 : 11,193.65 = 2,268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.47/11,193.65 = 2,268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.47x = 11,193.65 × 2,268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.47x = 25,391,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,391,115.98/7,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.51

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