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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.78, 11,200.34 and 2,272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.78, 11,200.34 and 2,272.06 is: 3,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.78 : 11,200.34 = 2,272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.78/11,200.34 = 2,272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.78x = 11,200.34 × 2,272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.78x = 25,447,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,447,844.50/7,465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.60

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