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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.72, 11,179.32 and 2,258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.72, 11,179.32 and 2,258.64 is: 3,388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.72 : 11,179.32 = 2,258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.72/11,179.32 = 2,258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.72x = 11,179.32 × 2,258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.72x = 25,250,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,250,059.32/7,452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.03

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