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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.78, 11,203.34 and 2,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.78, 11,203.34 and 2,274.06 is: 3,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.78 : 11,203.34 = 2,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.78/11,203.34 = 2,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.78x = 11,203.34 × 2,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.78x = 25,477,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,477,067.36/7,467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.60

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