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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.64, 11,176.20 and 2,256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.64, 11,176.20 and 2,256.30 is: 3,384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.64 : 11,176.20 = 2,256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.64/11,176.20 = 2,256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.64x = 11,176.20 × 2,256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.64x = 25,216,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,216,860.06/7,451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.07

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