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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.39, 11,256.90 and 2,238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.39, 11,256.90 and 2,238.18 is: 3,357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.39 : 11,256.90 = 2,238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.39/11,256.90 = 2,238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.39x = 11,256.90 × 2,238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.39x = 25,194,957.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194,957.25/7,503.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.81

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