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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,456.44, 11,183.94 and 2,262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,456.44, 11,183.94 and 2,262.36 is: 3,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,456.44 : 11,183.94 = 2,262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,456.44/11,183.94 = 2,262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,456.44x = 11,183.94 × 2,262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,456.44x = 25,302,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,302,098.50/7,456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.32

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