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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452, 11,176.65 and 2,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452, 11,176.65 and 2,771.28 is: 4,156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452 : 11,176.65 = 2,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452/11,176.65 = 2,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452x = 11,176.65 × 2,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452x = 30,973,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,973,626.61/7,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.42

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