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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.48, 11,186.51 and 2,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.48, 11,186.51 and 2,264.36 is: 3,396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.48 : 11,186.51 = 2,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.48/11,186.51 = 2,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.48x = 11,186.51 × 2,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.48x = 25,330,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,330,252.16/7,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.17

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