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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,484.96, 11,227.44 and 2,552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,484.96, 11,227.44 and 2,552.06 is: 3,828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,484.96 : 11,227.44 = 2,552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,484.96/11,227.44 = 2,552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,484.96x = 11,227.44 × 2,552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,484.96x = 28,653,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,653,100.53/7,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.09

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