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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.41, 11,261.79 and 2,242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.41, 11,261.79 and 2,242.32 is: 3,363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.41 : 11,261.79 = 2,242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.41/11,261.79 = 2,242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.41x = 11,261.79 × 2,242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.41x = 25,252,536.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,536.95/7,507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.68

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