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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.41, 11,248.33 and 2,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.41, 11,248.33 and 2,502 is: 3,751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.41 : 11,248.33 = 2,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.41/11,248.33 = 2,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.41x = 11,248.33 × 2,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.41x = 28,143,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,143,321.66/7,501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.74

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