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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.82, 11,195.85 and 2,268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.82, 11,195.85 and 2,268.56 is: 3,403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.82 : 11,195.85 = 2,268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.82/11,195.85 = 2,268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.82x = 11,195.85 × 2,268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.82x = 25,398,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398,493.97/7,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.34

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