Question 387389
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Hi,         
Let x and (8272 -x) represent the yes votes and no votes respectively
Question Sets Up the Proportion***
 {{{ 7/4 = x/(8272-x)}}}
Cross multiplying to solve for x
   4x = 7(8272-x)
  4x = 7*8272 - 7x
  11x = 7*8272
    x = 7*8272/11
    x =5264, the number of yes votes.  No votes = 3008    (8272 - 5264)

CHECKING our Answer***
 7/4 = 1.75 =  5264/3008 = 1.75