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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.16, 11,248.96 and 2,567.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.16, 11,248.96 and 2,567.79 is: 3,852.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.16 : 11,248.96 = 2,567.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.16/11,248.96 = 2,567.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.16x = 11,248.96 × 2,567.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.16x = 28,884,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884,967.00/7,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.27

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