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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.78, 11,201.67 and 2,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.78, 11,201.67 and 2,273.70 is: 3,410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.78 : 11,201.67 = 2,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.78/11,201.67 = 2,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.78x = 11,201.67 × 2,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.78x = 25,469,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469,237.08/7,467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.55

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