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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.72, 11,247.60 and 2,233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.72, 11,247.60 and 2,233.31 is: 3,349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.72 : 11,247.60 = 2,233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.72/11,247.60 = 2,233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.72x = 11,247.60 × 2,233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.72x = 25,119,321.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,119,321.32/7,499.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.37

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