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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.37, 11,179.77 and 2,257.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.37, 11,179.77 and 2,257.03 is: 3,385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.37 : 11,179.77 = 2,257.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.37/11,179.77 = 2,257.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.37x = 11,179.77 × 2,257.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.37x = 25,233,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,233,094.49/7,452.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.91

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