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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.07, 11,199.23 and 2,270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.07, 11,199.23 and 2,270.81 is: 3,406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.07 : 11,199.23 = 2,270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.07/11,199.23 = 2,270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.07x = 11,199.23 × 2,270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.07x = 25,431,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,431,348.64/7,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.71

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