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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,455.33, 11,181.17 and 2,261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,455.33, 11,181.17 and 2,261.21 is: 3,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,455.33 : 11,181.17 = 2,261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,455.33/11,181.17 = 2,261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,455.33x = 11,181.17 × 2,261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,455.33x = 25,282,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,282,906.20/7,455.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.25

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