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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.33, 11,237.54 and 2,297.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.33, 11,237.54 and 2,297.77 is: 3,446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.33 : 11,237.54 = 2,297.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.33/11,237.54 = 2,297.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.33x = 11,237.54 × 2,297.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.33x = 25,821,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,821,270.80/7,492.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.36

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