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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.26, 11,247.38 and 2,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.26, 11,247.38 and 2,026.26 is: 3,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.26 : 11,247.38 = 2,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.26/11,247.38 = 2,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.26x = 11,247.38 × 2,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.26x = 22,790,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,790,116.20/7,498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.39

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