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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.52, 11,167.76 and 2,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.52, 11,167.76 and 2,252 is: 3,376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.52 : 11,167.76 = 2,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.52/11,167.76 = 2,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.52x = 11,167.76 × 2,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.52x = 25,149,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149,795.52/7,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.94

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