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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.28, 11,210.10 and 2,278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.28, 11,210.10 and 2,278.68 is: 3,418.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.28 : 11,210.10 = 2,278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.28/11,210.10 = 2,278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.28x = 11,210.10 × 2,278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.28x = 25,544,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544,230.67/7,472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.53

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