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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.76, 11,243.01 and 2,231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.76, 11,243.01 and 2,231.58 is: 3,346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.76 : 11,243.01 = 2,231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.76/11,243.01 = 2,231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.76x = 11,243.01 × 2,231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.76x = 25,089,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,089,676.26/7,496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.74

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