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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,456.40, 11,184.58 and 2,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,456.40, 11,184.58 and 2,262.28 is: 3,393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,456.40 : 11,184.58 = 2,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,456.40/11,184.58 = 2,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,456.40x = 11,184.58 × 2,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,456.40x = 25,302,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,302,651.64/7,456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.41

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