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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,448.95, 11,173.56 and 2,254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,448.95, 11,173.56 and 2,254.83 is: 3,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,448.95 : 11,173.56 = 2,254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,448.95/11,173.56 = 2,254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,448.95x = 11,173.56 × 2,254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,448.95x = 25,194,478.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194,478.29/7,448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.29

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