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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.68, 11,187.96 and 2,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.68, 11,187.96 and 2,264.40 is: 3,396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.68 : 11,187.96 = 2,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.68/11,187.96 = 2,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.68x = 11,187.96 × 2,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.68x = 25,334,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,334,016.62/7,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.13

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