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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.81, 11,245.20 and 2,231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.81, 11,245.20 and 2,231.79 is: 3,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.81 : 11,245.20 = 2,231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.81/11,245.20 = 2,231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.81x = 11,245.20 × 2,231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.81x = 25,096,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,096,924.91/7,496.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.68

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