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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,504.12, 11,255.40 and 2,239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,504.12, 11,255.40 and 2,239.19 is: 3,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,504.12 : 11,255.40 = 2,239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,504.12/11,255.40 = 2,239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,504.12x = 11,255.40 × 2,239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,504.12x = 25,202,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202,922.85/7,504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.55

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