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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,432.52, 11,145.42 and 2,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,432.52, 11,145.42 and 2,238.68 is: 3,357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432.52 : 11,145.42 = 2,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432.52/11,145.42 = 2,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432.52x = 11,145.42 × 2,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432.52x = 24,951,028.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,951,028.85/7,432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.01

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