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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.33, 11,235.22 and 2,565.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.33, 11,235.22 and 2,565.29 is: 3,843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.33 : 11,235.22 = 2,565.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.33/11,235.22 = 2,565.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.33x = 11,235.22 × 2,565.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.33x = 28,821,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,821,597.51/7,498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.74

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