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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,450.92, 11,176.56 and 2,256.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,450.92, 11,176.56 and 2,256.75 is: 3,385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,450.92 : 11,176.56 = 2,256.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,450.92/11,176.56 = 2,256.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,450.92x = 11,176.56 × 2,256.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,450.92x = 25,222,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,222,701.78/7,450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.18

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