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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.27, 11,178.41 and 2,772.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.27, 11,178.41 and 2,772.09 is: 4,158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.27 : 11,178.41 = 2,772.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.27/11,178.41 = 2,772.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.27x = 11,178.41 × 2,772.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.27x = 30,987,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,987,544.72/7,452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.14

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