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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.98, 11,203.80 and 2,273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.98, 11,203.80 and 2,273.86 is: 3,411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.98 : 11,203.80 = 2,273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.98/11,203.80 = 2,273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.98x = 11,203.80 × 2,273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.98x = 25,475,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475,844.66/7,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.34

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