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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.86, 11,189.82 and 2,265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.86, 11,189.82 and 2,265.78 is: 3,398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.86 : 11,189.82 = 2,265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.86/11,189.82 = 2,265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.86x = 11,189.82 × 2,265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.86x = 25,353,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,353,670.36/7,459.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.68

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