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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.37, 11,198.97 and 2,468.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.37, 11,198.97 and 2,468.23 is: 3,702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.37 : 11,198.97 = 2,468.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.37/11,198.97 = 2,468.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.37x = 11,198.97 × 2,468.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.37x = 27,641,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,605.73/7,465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.65

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