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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,450.18, 11,173.80 and 2,254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,450.18, 11,173.80 and 2,254.84 is: 3,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,450.18 : 11,173.80 = 2,254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,450.18/11,173.80 = 2,254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,450.18x = 11,173.80 × 2,254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,450.18x = 25,195,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195,131.19/7,450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.82

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