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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,516.73, 11,276.89 and 2,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,516.73, 11,276.89 and 2,252.18 is: 3,378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,516.73 : 11,276.89 = 2,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,516.73/11,276.89 = 2,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,516.73x = 11,276.89 × 2,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,516.73x = 25,397,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,397,608.68/7,516.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.81

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