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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,506.23, 11,258.01 and 2,241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,506.23, 11,258.01 and 2,241.09 is: 3,361.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,506.23 : 11,258.01 = 2,241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,506.23/11,258.01 = 2,241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,506.23x = 11,258.01 × 2,241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,506.23x = 25,230,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,230,213.63/7,506.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.24

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