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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.76, 10,837.12 and 1,752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.76, 10,837.12 and 1,752.76 is: 2,629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.76 : 10,837.12 = 1,752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.76/10,837.12 = 1,752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.76x = 10,837.12 × 1,752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.76x = 18,994,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,994,870.45/7,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.14

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