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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.40, 11,251.46 and 2,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.40, 11,251.46 and 2,237.20 is: 3,355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.40 : 11,251.46 = 2,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.40/11,251.46 = 2,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.40x = 11,251.46 × 2,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.40x = 25,171,766.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,171,766.31/7,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.16

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