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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.59, 11,197.98 and 2,271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.59, 11,197.98 and 2,271.06 is: 3,406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.59 : 11,197.98 = 2,271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.59/11,197.98 = 2,271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.59x = 11,197.98 × 2,271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.59x = 25,431,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,431,284.46/7,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.47

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