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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.98, 11,181.51 and 2,260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.98, 11,181.51 and 2,260.26 is: 3,390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.98 : 11,181.51 = 2,260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.98/11,181.51 = 2,260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.98x = 11,181.51 × 2,260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.98x = 25,273,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,273,119.79/7,453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.55

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