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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.44, 11,189.58 and 2,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.44, 11,189.58 and 2,264.36 is: 3,397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.44 : 11,189.58 = 2,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.44/11,189.58 = 2,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.44x = 11,189.58 × 2,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.44x = 25,337,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,337,237.37/7,458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.12

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