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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.92, 11,248.56 and 2,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.92, 11,248.56 and 2,306.40 is: 3,458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.92 : 11,248.56 = 2,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.92/11,248.56 = 2,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.92x = 11,248.56 × 2,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.92x = 25,943,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,943,678.78/7,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.27

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