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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.02, 11,283.72 and 2,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.02, 11,283.72 and 2,256.44 is: 3,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.02 : 11,283.72 = 2,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.02/11,283.72 = 2,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.02x = 11,283.72 × 2,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.02x = 25,461,037.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,461,037.16/7,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.32

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