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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.45, 11,268.95 and 2,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.45, 11,268.95 and 2,247.52 is: 3,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.45 : 11,268.95 = 2,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.45/11,268.95 = 2,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.45x = 11,268.95 × 2,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.45x = 25,327,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,327,190.50/7,512.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.36

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