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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.63, 11,284.89 and 2,258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.63, 11,284.89 and 2,258.59 is: 3,386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.63 : 11,284.89 = 2,258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.63/11,284.89 = 2,258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.63x = 11,284.89 × 2,258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.63x = 25,487,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487,939.71/7,525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.82

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