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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,457.53, 11,187.93 and 2,263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,457.53, 11,187.93 and 2,263.81 is: 3,396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,457.53 : 11,187.93 = 2,263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,457.53/11,187.93 = 2,263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,457.53x = 11,187.93 × 2,263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,457.53x = 25,327,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,327,347.81/7,457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.21

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