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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.10, 11,245.16 and 2,231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.10, 11,245.16 and 2,231.68 is: 3,346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.10 : 11,245.16 = 2,231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.10/11,245.16 = 2,231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.10x = 11,245.16 × 2,231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.10x = 25,095,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095,598.67/7,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.93

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