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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.27, 11,204.22 and 2,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.27, 11,204.22 and 2,274.14 is: 3,411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.27 : 11,204.22 = 2,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.27/11,204.22 = 2,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.27x = 11,204.22 × 2,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.27x = 25,479,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,479,992.88/7,468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.77

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