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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.39, 11,255.40 and 2,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.39, 11,255.40 and 2,237.18 is: 3,356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.39 : 11,255.40 = 2,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.39/11,255.40 = 2,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.39x = 11,255.40 × 2,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.39x = 25,180,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,180,344.59/7,502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.31

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