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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.56, 11,173.20 and 2,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.56, 11,173.20 and 2,254.48 is: 3,381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.56 : 11,173.20 = 2,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.56/11,173.20 = 2,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.56x = 11,173.20 × 2,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.56x = 25,189,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,189,755.94/7,448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.83

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