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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.78, 11,198.84 and 2,271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.78, 11,198.84 and 2,271.06 is: 3,407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.78 : 11,198.84 = 2,271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.78/11,198.84 = 2,271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.78x = 11,198.84 × 2,271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.78x = 25,433,226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,433,226.22/7,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.10

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