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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.52, 11,229.71 and 2,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.52, 11,229.71 and 2,869.52 is: 4,304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.52 : 11,229.71 = 2,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.52/11,229.71 = 2,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.52x = 11,229.71 × 2,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.52x = 32,223,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,223,806.94/7,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.25

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