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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.59, 11,170.17 and 2,252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.59, 11,170.17 and 2,252.25 is: 3,378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.59 : 11,170.17 = 2,252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.59/11,170.17 = 2,252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.59x = 11,170.17 × 2,252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.59x = 25,158,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,158,015.38/7,447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.01

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