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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.28, 11,254.92 and 2,308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.28, 11,254.92 and 2,308.92 is: 3,463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.28 : 11,254.92 = 2,308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.28/11,254.92 = 2,308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.28x = 11,254.92 × 2,308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.28x = 25,986,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,986,709.89/7,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.84

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