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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.62, 11,275.89 and 2,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.62, 11,275.89 and 2,252.60 is: 3,377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.62 : 11,275.89 = 2,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.62/11,275.89 = 2,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.62x = 11,275.89 × 2,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.62x = 25,400,069.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,400,069.81/7,519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.84

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