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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.78, 11,204.68 and 2,275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.78, 11,204.68 and 2,275.70 is: 3,413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.78 : 11,204.68 = 2,275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.78/11,204.68 = 2,275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.78x = 11,204.68 × 2,275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.78x = 25,498,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,498,490.28/7,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.55

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