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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,456.68, 11,183.04 and 2,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,456.68, 11,183.04 and 2,262.60 is: 3,393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,456.68 : 11,183.04 = 2,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,456.68/11,183.04 = 2,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,456.68x = 11,183.04 × 2,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,456.68x = 25,302,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,302,746.30/7,456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.30

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