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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.48, 11,188.26 and 2,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.48, 11,188.26 and 2,264.76 is: 3,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.48 : 11,188.26 = 2,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.48/11,188.26 = 2,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.48x = 11,188.26 × 2,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.48x = 25,338,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,338,723.72/7,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.30

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