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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.16, 11,248.74 and 2,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.16, 11,248.74 and 2,305.08 is: 3,457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.16 : 11,248.74 = 2,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.16/11,248.74 = 2,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.16x = 11,248.74 × 2,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.16x = 25,929,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,929,245.60/7,499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.62

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