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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.87, 11,197.59 and 2,270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.87, 11,197.59 and 2,270.53 is: 3,405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.87 : 11,197.59 = 2,270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.87/11,197.59 = 2,270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.87x = 11,197.59 × 2,270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.87x = 25,424,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,424,482.28/7,465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.43

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