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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.06, 11,246.33 and 2,231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.06, 11,246.33 and 2,231.26 is: 3,347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.06 : 11,246.33 = 2,231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.06/11,246.33 = 2,231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.06x = 11,246.33 × 2,231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.06x = 25,093,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,093,463.74/7,496.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.56

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