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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.24, 11,196.30 and 2,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.24, 11,196.30 and 2,270.16 is: 3,405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.24 : 11,196.30 = 2,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.24/11,196.30 = 2,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.24x = 11,196.30 × 2,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.24x = 25,417,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,417,392.41/7,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.22

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