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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.68, 11,256.10 and 2,238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.68, 11,256.10 and 2,238.29 is: 3,357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.68 : 11,256.10 = 2,238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.68/11,256.10 = 2,238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.68x = 11,256.10 × 2,238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.68x = 25,194,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194,396.40/7,503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.60

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