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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.76, 11,202.88 and 2,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.76, 11,202.88 and 2,274.40 is: 3,411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.76 : 11,202.88 = 2,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.76/11,202.88 = 2,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.76x = 11,202.88 × 2,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.76x = 25,479,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,479,830.27/7,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.06

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