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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.71, 11,173.08 and 2,254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.71, 11,173.08 and 2,254.58 is: 3,381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.71 : 11,173.08 = 2,254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.71/11,173.08 = 2,254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.71x = 11,173.08 × 2,254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.71x = 25,190,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190,602.71/7,448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.88

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