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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.98, 11,183.01 and 2,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.98, 11,183.01 and 2,261.26 is: 3,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.98 : 11,183.01 = 2,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.98/11,183.01 = 2,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.98x = 11,183.01 × 2,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.98x = 25,287,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287,693.19/7,454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.05

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