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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.42, 11,192.58 and 2,269.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.42, 11,192.58 and 2,269.62 is: 3,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.42 : 11,192.58 = 2,269.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.42/11,192.58 = 2,269.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.42x = 11,192.58 × 2,269.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.42x = 25,402,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,402,903.42/7,464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.20

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