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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.77, 11,243.02 and 2,231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.77, 11,243.02 and 2,231.57 is: 3,346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.77 : 11,243.02 = 2,231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.77/11,243.02 = 2,231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.77x = 11,243.02 × 2,231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.77x = 25,089,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,089,586.14/7,496.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.72

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