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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.40, 11,189.10 and 2,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.40, 11,189.10 and 2,265.28 is: 3,397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.40 : 11,189.10 = 2,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.40/11,189.10 = 2,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.40x = 11,189.10 × 2,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.40x = 25,346,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,346,444.45/7,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.92

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