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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.92, 11,194.83 and 2,271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.92, 11,194.83 and 2,271.12 is: 3,405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.92 : 11,194.83 = 2,271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.92/11,194.83 = 2,271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.92x = 11,194.83 × 2,271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.92x = 25,424,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,424,802.31/7,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.45

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