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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.89, 11,194.38 and 2,268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.89, 11,194.38 and 2,268.75 is: 3,403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.89 : 11,194.38 = 2,268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.89/11,194.38 = 2,268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.89x = 11,194.38 × 2,268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.89x = 25,397,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,397,249.63/7,462.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.14

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