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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.58, 11,245.41 and 2,303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.58, 11,245.41 and 2,303.02 is: 3,454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.58 : 11,245.41 = 2,303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.58/11,245.41 = 2,303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.58x = 11,245.41 × 2,303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.58x = 25,898,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,898,404.14/7,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.24

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