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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.22, 11,248.93 and 2,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.22, 11,248.93 and 2,566.54 is: 3,850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.22 : 11,248.93 = 2,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.22/11,248.93 = 2,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.22x = 11,248.93 × 2,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.22x = 28,870,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870,768.36/7,498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.35

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