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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.36, 11,285.09 and 2,257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.36, 11,285.09 and 2,257.16 is: 3,386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.36 : 11,285.09 = 2,257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.36/11,285.09 = 2,257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.36x = 11,285.09 × 2,257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.36x = 25,472,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,472,197.32/7,522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.20

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