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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.72, 11,196.96 and 2,534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.72, 11,196.96 and 2,534.28 is: 3,801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.72 : 11,196.96 = 2,534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.72/11,196.96 = 2,534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.72x = 11,196.96 × 2,534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.72x = 28,376,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,376,231.79/7,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.38

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