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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.55, 11,245.91 and 2,232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.55, 11,245.91 and 2,232.38 is: 3,347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.55 : 11,245.91 = 2,232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.55/11,245.91 = 2,232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.55x = 11,245.91 × 2,232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.55x = 25,105,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,105,077.17/7,498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.99

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