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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.16, 11,181.36 and 2,259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.16, 11,181.36 and 2,259.44 is: 3,389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.16 : 11,181.36 = 2,259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.16/11,181.36 = 2,259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.16x = 11,181.36 × 2,259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.16x = 25,263,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263,556.13/7,453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.65

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