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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.13, 11,202.21 and 2,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.13, 11,202.21 and 2,274 is: 3,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.13 : 11,202.21 = 2,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.13/11,202.21 = 2,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.13x = 11,202.21 × 2,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.13x = 25,473,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,473,825.54/7,468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.01

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