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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.72, 11,177.82 and 2,257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.72, 11,177.82 and 2,257.64 is: 3,386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.72 : 11,177.82 = 2,257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.72/11,177.82 = 2,257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.72x = 11,177.82 × 2,257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.72x = 25,235,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235,493.54/7,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.53

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