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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.63, 11,179.22 and 2,258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.63, 11,179.22 and 2,258.37 is: 3,387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.63 : 11,179.22 = 2,258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.63/11,179.22 = 2,258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.63x = 11,179.22 × 2,258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.63x = 25,246,803.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246,803.78/7,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.64

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