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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.52, 11,511.80 and 2,202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.52, 11,511.80 and 2,202.52 is: 3,303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.52 : 11,511.80 = 2,202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.52/11,511.80 = 2,202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.52x = 11,511.80 × 2,202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.52x = 25,354,969.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,354,969.74/7,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.79

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