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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,474.06, 11,209.65 and 2,279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,474.06, 11,209.65 and 2,279.26 is: 3,418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,474.06 : 11,209.65 = 2,279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,474.06/11,209.65 = 2,279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,474.06x = 11,209.65 × 2,279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,474.06x = 25,549,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549,706.86/7,474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.45

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