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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.98, 11,250.70 and 2,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.98, 11,250.70 and 2,233.98 is: 3,351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.98 : 11,250.70 = 2,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.98/11,250.70 = 2,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.98x = 11,250.70 × 2,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.98x = 25,133,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,133,833.20/7,498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.63

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