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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.87, 11,258.02 and 2,240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.87, 11,258.02 and 2,240.94 is: 3,361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.87 : 11,258.02 = 2,240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.87/11,258.02 = 2,240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.87x = 11,258.02 × 2,240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.87x = 25,228,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,228,547.34/7,505.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.18

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