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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.80, 11,187.72 and 2,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.80, 11,187.72 and 2,264.72 is: 3,396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.80 : 11,187.72 = 2,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.80/11,187.72 = 2,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.80x = 11,187.72 × 2,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.80x = 25,337,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,337,053.24/7,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.93

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