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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,470, 11,205.36 and 2,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,470, 11,205.36 and 2,276.64 is: 3,415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,470 : 11,205.36 = 2,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,470/11,205.36 = 2,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,470x = 11,205.36 × 2,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,470x = 25,510,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510,570.79/7,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.07

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