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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.53, 11,193.39 and 2,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.53, 11,193.39 and 2,268 is: 3,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.53 : 11,193.39 = 2,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.53/11,193.39 = 2,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.53x = 11,193.39 × 2,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.53x = 25,386,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,386,608.52/7,462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.88

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