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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.47, 11,245.73 and 2,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.47, 11,245.73 and 2,232.06 is: 3,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.47 : 11,245.73 = 2,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.47/11,245.73 = 2,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.47x = 11,245.73 × 2,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.47x = 25,101,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101,144.10/7,498.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.50

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