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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.66, 11,248.44 and 2,235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.66, 11,248.44 and 2,235.47 is: 3,352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.66 : 11,248.44 = 2,235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.66/11,248.44 = 2,235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.66x = 11,248.44 × 2,235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.66x = 25,145,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145,485.54/7,499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.89

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