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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,458.99, 11,189.57 and 2,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,458.99, 11,189.57 and 2,266.35 is: 3,399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,458.99 : 11,189.57 = 2,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,458.99/11,189.57 = 2,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,458.99x = 11,189.57 × 2,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,458.99x = 25,359,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,470.64/7,458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.85

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