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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.89, 11,256.15 and 2,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.89, 11,256.15 and 2,237.68 is: 3,357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.89 : 11,256.15 = 2,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.89/11,256.15 = 2,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.89x = 11,256.15 × 2,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.89x = 25,187,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,187,650.54/7,502.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.06

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