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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.87, 11,199.09 and 2,271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.87, 11,199.09 and 2,271.53 is: 3,406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.87 : 11,199.09 = 2,271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.87/11,199.09 = 2,271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.87x = 11,199.09 × 2,271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.87x = 25,439,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439,068.91/7,466.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.93

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