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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.58, 11,199.98 and 2,271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.58, 11,199.98 and 2,271.32 is: 3,407.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.58 : 11,199.98 = 2,271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.58/11,199.98 = 2,271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.58x = 11,199.98 × 2,271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.58x = 25,438,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,438,682.57/7,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.46

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