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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.90, 11,197.38 and 2,270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.90, 11,197.38 and 2,270.76 is: 3,406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.90 : 11,197.38 = 2,270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.90/11,197.38 = 2,270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.90x = 11,197.38 × 2,270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.90x = 25,426,562.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,426,562.61/7,464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.15

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