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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.75, 11,248.13 and 2,026.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.75, 11,248.13 and 2,026.75 is: 3,040.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.75 : 11,248.13 = 2,026.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.75/11,248.13 = 2,026.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.75x = 11,248.13 × 2,026.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.75x = 22,797,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,147.48/7,498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.13

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