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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.28, 11,175.13 and 2,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.28, 11,175.13 and 2,253.94 is: 3,381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.28 : 11,175.13 = 2,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.28/11,175.13 = 2,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.28x = 11,175.13 × 2,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.28x = 25,188,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,188,047.39/7,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.27

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