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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.11, 11,238.63 and 3,331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.11, 11,238.63 and 3,331.86 is: 4,994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.11 : 11,238.63 = 3,331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.11/11,238.63 = 3,331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.11x = 11,238.63 × 3,331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.11x = 37,445,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,445,541.75/7,498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.00

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