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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.98, 11,246.51 and 2,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.98, 11,246.51 and 2,232.60 is: 3,348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.98 : 11,246.51 = 2,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.98/11,246.51 = 2,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.98x = 11,246.51 × 2,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.98x = 25,108,921.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,108,921.63/7,498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.31

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