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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.91, 11,196 and 2,269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.91, 11,196 and 2,269.19 is: 3,404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.91 : 11,196 = 2,269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.91/11,196 = 2,269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.91x = 11,196 × 2,269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.91x = 25,405,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,405,795.26/7,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.28

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