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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.28, 11,245.47 and 2,232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.28, 11,245.47 and 2,232.05 is: 3,347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.28 : 11,245.47 = 2,232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.28/11,245.47 = 2,232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.28x = 11,245.47 × 2,232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.28x = 25,100,395.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100,395.09/7,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.49

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