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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,482.78, 11,223.90 and 2,552.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,482.78, 11,223.90 and 2,552.58 is: 3,828.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,482.78 : 11,223.90 = 2,552.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,482.78/11,223.90 = 2,552.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,482.78x = 11,223.90 × 2,552.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,482.78x = 28,649,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,649,902.66/7,482.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.78

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