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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.85, 11,191.02 and 2,267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.85, 11,191.02 and 2,267.51 is: 3,400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.85 : 11,191.02 = 2,267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.85/11,191.02 = 2,267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.85x = 11,191.02 × 2,267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.85x = 25,375,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,375,693.81/7,462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.27

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