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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.59, 11,242.92 and 2,230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.59, 11,242.92 and 2,230.19 is: 3,344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.59 : 11,242.92 = 2,230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.59/11,242.92 = 2,230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.59x = 11,242.92 × 2,230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.59x = 25,073,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073,847.75/7,496.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.70

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