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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,506.48, 11,261.33 and 2,241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,506.48, 11,261.33 and 2,241.91 is: 3,363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,506.48 : 11,261.33 = 2,241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,506.48/11,261.33 = 2,241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,506.48x = 11,261.33 × 2,241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,506.48x = 25,246,832.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246,832.03/7,506.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.34

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