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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.46, 11,249.90 and 2,503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.46, 11,249.90 and 2,503.06 is: 3,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.46 : 11,249.90 = 2,503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.46/11,249.90 = 2,503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.46x = 11,249.90 × 2,503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.46x = 28,159,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,159,174.69/7,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.33

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