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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,489.76, 11,236.26 and 2,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,489.76, 11,236.26 and 2,295.50 is: 3,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,489.76 : 11,236.26 = 2,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,489.76/11,236.26 = 2,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,489.76x = 11,236.26 × 2,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,489.76x = 25,792,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792,834.83/7,489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.75

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