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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.91, 11,198.86 and 2,271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.91, 11,198.86 and 2,271.83 is: 3,407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.91 : 11,198.86 = 2,271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.91/11,198.86 = 2,271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.91x = 11,198.86 × 2,271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.91x = 25,441,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441,844.44/7,465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.74

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