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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,455.38, 11,182.76 and 2,190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,455.38, 11,182.76 and 2,190.17 is: 3,285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,455.38 : 11,182.76 = 2,190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,455.38/11,182.76 = 2,190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,455.38x = 11,182.76 × 2,190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,455.38x = 24,492,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,492,170.69/7,455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.17

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