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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.89, 11,200.45 and 2,271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.89, 11,200.45 and 2,271.63 is: 3,407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.89 : 11,200.45 = 2,271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.89/11,200.45 = 2,271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.89x = 11,200.45 × 2,271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.89x = 25,443,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,443,278.23/7,465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.94

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