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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.87, 11,279.26 and 2,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.87, 11,279.26 and 2,254.85 is: 3,381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.87 : 11,279.26 = 2,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.87/11,279.26 = 2,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.87x = 11,279.26 × 2,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.87x = 25,433,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,433,039.41/7,521.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.21

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