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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.30, 11,252.97 and 2,237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.30, 11,252.97 and 2,237.06 is: 3,355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.30 : 11,252.97 = 2,237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.30/11,252.97 = 2,237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.30x = 11,252.97 × 2,237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.30x = 25,173,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,173,569.07/7,503.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.00

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