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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.56, 11,186.40 and 2,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.56, 11,186.40 and 2,263.76 is: 3,395.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.56 : 11,186.40 = 2,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.56/11,186.40 = 2,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.56x = 11,186.40 × 2,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.56x = 25,323,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,323,324.86/7,458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.20

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