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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.29, 11,246.54 and 3,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.29, 11,246.54 and 3,055.25 is: 4,583.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.29 : 11,246.54 = 3,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.29/11,246.54 = 3,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.29x = 11,246.54 × 3,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.29x = 34,361,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,361,004.18/7,497.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.12

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