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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.79, 11,203.17 and 2,274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.79, 11,203.17 and 2,274.66 is: 3,411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.79 : 11,203.17 = 2,274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.79/11,203.17 = 2,274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.79x = 11,203.17 × 2,274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.79x = 25,483,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,483,402.67/7,468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.99

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