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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.91, 11,200.52 and 2,272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.91, 11,200.52 and 2,272.19 is: 3,408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.91 : 11,200.52 = 2,272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.91/11,200.52 = 2,272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.91x = 11,200.52 × 2,272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.91x = 25,449,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,449,659.22/7,465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.78

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