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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.66, 11,245.53 and 2,159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.66, 11,245.53 and 2,159.62 is: 3,239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.66 : 11,245.53 = 2,159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.66/11,245.53 = 2,159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.66x = 11,245.53 × 2,159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.66x = 24,286,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,286,071.50/7,496.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.59

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