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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.08, 11,237.16 and 2,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.08, 11,237.16 and 2,297.52 is: 3,445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.08 : 11,237.16 = 2,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.08/11,237.16 = 2,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.08x = 11,237.16 × 2,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.08x = 25,817,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,817,599.84/7,492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.99

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