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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.16, 11,196.76 and 2,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.16, 11,196.76 and 2,273.68 is: 3,410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.16 : 11,196.76 = 2,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.16/11,196.76 = 2,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.16x = 11,196.76 × 2,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.16x = 25,457,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,457,849.28/7,464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.68

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