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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.83, 11,252.28 and 2,236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.83, 11,252.28 and 2,236.43 is: 3,354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.83 : 11,252.28 = 2,236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.83/11,252.28 = 2,236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.83x = 11,252.28 × 2,236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.83x = 25,164,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,164,936.56/7,502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.06

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