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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.68, 11,196.96 and 2,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.68, 11,196.96 and 2,270.40 is: 3,405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.68 : 11,196.96 = 2,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.68/11,196.96 = 2,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.68x = 11,196.96 × 2,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.68x = 25,421,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,421,577.98/7,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.13

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