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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.03, 11,263.55 and 2,243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.03, 11,263.55 and 2,243.13 is: 3,365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.03 : 11,263.55 = 2,243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.03/11,263.55 = 2,243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.03x = 11,263.55 × 2,243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.03x = 25,265,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265,595.70/7,508.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.15

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