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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.92, 11,198.88 and 2,271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.92, 11,198.88 and 2,271.75 is: 3,407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.92 : 11,198.88 = 2,271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.92/11,198.88 = 2,271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.92x = 11,198.88 × 2,271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.92x = 25,441,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441,055.64/7,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.63

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