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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.83, 11,248.97 and 2,502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.83, 11,248.97 and 2,502.44 is: 3,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.83 : 11,248.97 = 2,502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.83/11,248.97 = 2,502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.83x = 11,248.97 × 2,502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.83x = 28,149,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,149,872.49/7,501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.40

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