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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.88, 11,199.44 and 2,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.88, 11,199.44 and 2,271.80 is: 3,407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.88 : 11,199.44 = 2,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.88/11,199.44 = 2,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.88x = 11,199.44 × 2,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.88x = 25,442,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442,887.79/7,465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.89

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