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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.91, 11,182.07 and 2,258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.91, 11,182.07 and 2,258.57 is: 3,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.91 : 11,182.07 = 2,258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.91/11,182.07 = 2,258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.91x = 11,182.07 × 2,258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.91x = 25,255,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,255,476.55/7,453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.22

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