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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.38, 11,246.19 and 2,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.38, 11,246.19 and 2,231.80 is: 3,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.38 : 11,246.19 = 2,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.38/11,246.19 = 2,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.38x = 11,246.19 × 2,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.38x = 25,099,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,099,246.84/7,496.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.18

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