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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.46, 11,204.58 and 2,274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.46, 11,204.58 and 2,274.38 is: 3,412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.46 : 11,204.58 = 2,274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.46/11,204.58 = 2,274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.46x = 11,204.58 × 2,274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.46x = 25,483,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,483,472.66/7,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.15

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