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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.04, 11,246.50 and 2,233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.04, 11,246.50 and 2,233.81 is: 3,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.04 : 11,246.50 = 2,233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.04/11,246.50 = 2,233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.04x = 11,246.50 × 2,233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.04x = 25,122,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122,544.17/7,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.10

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