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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.16, 11,187.80 and 2,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.16, 11,187.80 and 2,267.68 is: 3,401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.16 : 11,187.80 = 2,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.16/11,187.80 = 2,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.16x = 11,187.80 × 2,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.16x = 25,370,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,370,350.30/7,458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.69

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