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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.28, 11,196.76 and 2,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.28, 11,196.76 and 2,268.88 is: 3,403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.28 : 11,196.76 = 2,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.28/11,196.76 = 2,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.28x = 11,196.76 × 2,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.28x = 25,404,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404,104.83/7,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.88

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