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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.54, 11,246.63 and 2,817.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.54, 11,246.63 and 2,817.09 is: 4,225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.54 : 11,246.63 = 2,817.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.54/11,246.63 = 2,817.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.54x = 11,246.63 × 2,817.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.54x = 31,682,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,682,754.82/7,497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.75

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