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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.34, 11,248.47 and 2,304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.34, 11,248.47 and 2,304.90 is: 3,457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.34 : 11,248.47 = 2,304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.34/11,248.47 = 2,304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.34x = 11,248.47 × 2,304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.34x = 25,926,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,926,598.50/7,499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.18

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