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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.06, 11,232.51 and 2,296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.06, 11,232.51 and 2,296.26 is: 3,443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.06 : 11,232.51 = 2,296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.06/11,232.51 = 2,296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.06x = 11,232.51 × 2,296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.06x = 25,792,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792,763.41/7,491.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.14

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