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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.44, 11,177.56 and 2,259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.44, 11,177.56 and 2,259.64 is: 3,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.44 : 11,177.56 = 2,259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.44/11,177.56 = 2,259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.44x = 11,177.56 × 2,259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.44x = 25,257,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,257,261.68/7,454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.22

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