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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.28, 11,199.42 and 2,272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.28, 11,199.42 and 2,272.14 is: 3,408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.28 : 11,199.42 = 2,272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.28/11,199.42 = 2,272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.28x = 11,199.42 × 2,272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.28x = 25,446,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446,650.16/7,466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.21

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