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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.02, 11,173.73 and 2,254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.02, 11,173.73 and 2,254.89 is: 3,382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.02 : 11,173.73 = 2,254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.02/11,173.73 = 2,254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.02x = 11,173.73 × 2,254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.02x = 25,195,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195,520.77/7,449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.40

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