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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.29, 11,281.26 and 2,257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.29, 11,281.26 and 2,257.08 is: 3,384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.29 : 11,281.26 = 2,257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.29/11,281.26 = 2,257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.29x = 11,281.26 × 2,257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.29x = 25,462,706.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,462,706.32/7,522.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.97

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