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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.73, 11,249.60 and 2,305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.73, 11,249.60 and 2,305.65 is: 3,458.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.73 : 11,249.60 = 2,305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.73/11,249.60 = 2,305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.73x = 11,249.60 × 2,305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.73x = 25,937,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,937,628.71/7,499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.48

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