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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.44, 11,247.68 and 2,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.44, 11,247.68 and 2,304.28 is: 3,456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.44 : 11,247.68 = 2,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.44/11,247.68 = 2,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.44x = 11,247.68 × 2,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.44x = 25,917,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,917,804.07/7,498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.43

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