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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.20, 11,189.21 and 2,264.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.20, 11,189.21 and 2,264.67 is: 3,397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.20 : 11,189.21 = 2,264.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.20/11,189.21 = 2,264.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.20x = 11,189.21 × 2,264.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.20x = 25,339,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,339,856.89/7,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.13

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