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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.38, 11,283.01 and 2,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.38, 11,283.01 and 2,257.36 is: 3,384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.38 : 11,283.01 = 2,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.38/11,283.01 = 2,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.38x = 11,283.01 × 2,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.38x = 25,469,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469,815.45/7,524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.97

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