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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.92, 11,249.88 and 2,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.92, 11,249.88 and 2,305.76 is: 3,458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.92 : 11,249.88 = 2,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.92/11,249.88 = 2,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.92x = 11,249.88 × 2,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.92x = 25,939,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,939,523.31/7,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.64

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