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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.06, 11,178.30 and 1,905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.06, 11,178.30 and 1,905.36 is: 2,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.06 : 11,178.30 = 1,905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.06/11,178.30 = 1,905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.06x = 11,178.30 × 1,905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.06x = 21,298,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,298,685.69/7,452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.09

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