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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.28, 11,212.92 and 2,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.28, 11,212.92 and 2,545.44 is: 3,818.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.28 : 11,212.92 = 2,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.28/11,212.92 = 2,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.28x = 11,212.92 × 2,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.28x = 28,541,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541,815.08/7,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.16

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