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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.09, 11,252.76 and 2,822.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.09, 11,252.76 and 2,822.71 is: 4,236.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.09 : 11,252.76 = 2,822.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.09/11,252.76 = 2,822.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.09x = 11,252.76 × 2,822.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.09x = 31,763,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,763,278.18/7,498.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.18

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