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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.99, 11,287.60 and 2,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.99, 11,287.60 and 2,258.88 is: 3,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.99 : 11,287.60 = 2,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.99/11,287.60 = 2,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.99x = 11,287.60 × 2,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.99x = 25,497,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,497,330.36/7,524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.35

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