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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.60, 11,193.85 and 2,268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.60, 11,193.85 and 2,268.47 is: 3,402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.60 : 11,193.85 = 2,268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.60/11,193.85 = 2,268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.60x = 11,193.85 × 2,268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.60x = 25,392,930.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,392,930.97/7,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.69

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