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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.26, 11,244.60 and 2,302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.26, 11,244.60 and 2,302.14 is: 3,453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.26 : 11,244.60 = 2,302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.26/11,244.60 = 2,302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.26x = 11,244.60 × 2,302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.26x = 25,886,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,886,643.44/7,496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.27

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