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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.44, 11,246.18 and 2,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.44, 11,246.18 and 2,303.28 is: 3,454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.44 : 11,246.18 = 2,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.44/11,246.18 = 2,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.44x = 11,246.18 × 2,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.44x = 25,903,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,903,101.47/7,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.93

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