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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.76, 11,248.53 and 3,339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.76, 11,248.53 and 3,339.06 is: 5,008.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.76 : 11,248.53 = 3,339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.76/11,248.53 = 3,339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.76x = 11,248.53 × 3,339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.76x = 37,559,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,559,529.48/7,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.76

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