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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.34, 11,251.53 and 2,235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.34, 11,251.53 and 2,235.93 is: 3,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.34 : 11,251.53 = 2,235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.34/11,251.53 = 2,235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.34x = 11,251.53 × 2,235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.34x = 25,157,633.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157,633.47/7,502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.30

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