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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.68, 11,248.02 and 2,233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.68, 11,248.02 and 2,233.77 is: 3,350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.68 : 11,248.02 = 2,233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.68/11,248.02 = 2,233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.68x = 11,248.02 × 2,233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.68x = 25,125,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125,489.64/7,498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.66

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