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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.73, 11,182.64 and 2,261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.73, 11,182.64 and 2,261.01 is: 3,391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.73 : 11,182.64 = 2,261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.73/11,182.64 = 2,261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.73x = 11,182.64 × 2,261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.73x = 25,284,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,284,049.56/7,454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.68

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