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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.55, 11,177.33 and 2,256.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.55, 11,177.33 and 2,256.75 is: 3,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.55 : 11,177.33 = 2,256.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.55/11,177.33 = 2,256.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.55x = 11,177.33 × 2,256.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.55x = 25,224,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224,428.19/7,451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.13

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