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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.67, 11,243.04 and 2,230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.67, 11,243.04 and 2,230.26 is: 3,344.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.67 : 11,243.04 = 2,230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.67/11,243.04 = 2,230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.67x = 11,243.04 × 2,230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.67x = 25,074,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,074,902.39/7,496.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.81

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