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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.89, 11,176.45 and 2,255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.89, 11,176.45 and 2,255.63 is: 3,383.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.89 : 11,176.45 = 2,255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.89/11,176.45 = 2,255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.89x = 11,176.45 × 2,255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.89x = 25,209,874.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,209,874.39/7,449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.93

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