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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.98, 11,177.73 and 2,258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.98, 11,177.73 and 2,258.64 is: 3,386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.98 : 11,177.73 = 2,258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.98/11,177.73 = 2,258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.98x = 11,177.73 × 2,258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.98x = 25,246,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246,468.09/7,453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.98

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