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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.72, 11,253.59 and 2,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.72, 11,253.59 and 2,237.31 is: 3,355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.72 : 11,253.59 = 2,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.72/11,253.59 = 2,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.72x = 11,253.59 × 2,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.72x = 25,177,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,177,769.44/7,503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.37

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