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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,482.72, 11,223.44 and 2,552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,482.72, 11,223.44 and 2,552.48 is: 3,828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,482.72 : 11,223.44 = 2,552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,482.72/11,223.44 = 2,552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,482.72x = 11,223.44 × 2,552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,482.72x = 28,647,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,647,606.13/7,482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.50

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