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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.66, 11,182.11 and 2,259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.66, 11,182.11 and 2,259.94 is: 3,390.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.66 : 11,182.11 = 2,259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.66/11,182.11 = 2,259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.66x = 11,182.11 × 2,259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.66x = 25,270,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,270,897.67/7,453.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.40

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