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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,482.87, 11,225.52 and 2,552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,482.87, 11,225.52 and 2,552.01 is: 3,828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,482.87 : 11,225.52 = 2,552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,482.87/11,225.52 = 2,552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,482.87x = 11,225.52 × 2,552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,482.87x = 28,647,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,647,639.30/7,482.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.43

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