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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.81, 11,248.23 and 2,568.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.81, 11,248.23 and 2,568.49 is: 3,852.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.81 : 11,248.23 = 2,568.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.81/11,248.23 = 2,568.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.81x = 11,248.23 × 2,568.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.81x = 28,890,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,890,966.27/7,498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.74

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