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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498, 11,247 and 2,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498, 11,247 and 2,026 is: 3,039

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498 : 11,247 = 2,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498/11,247 = 2,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498x = 11,247 × 2,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498x = 22,786,422
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,786,422/7,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039

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