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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,456.46, 11,184.69 and 2,262.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,456.46, 11,184.69 and 2,262.33 is: 3,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,456.46 : 11,184.69 = 2,262.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,456.46/11,184.69 = 2,262.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,456.46x = 11,184.69 × 2,262.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,456.46x = 25,303,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,303,459.73/7,456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.50

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