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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.76, 11,236.98 and 2,299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.76, 11,236.98 and 2,299.04 is: 3,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.76 : 11,236.98 = 2,299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.76/11,236.98 = 2,299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.76x = 11,236.98 × 2,299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.76x = 25,834,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,834,266.50/7,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.90

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