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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.60, 11,265.26 and 2,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.60, 11,265.26 and 2,244.90 is: 3,367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.60 : 11,265.26 = 2,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.60/11,265.26 = 2,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.60x = 11,265.26 × 2,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.60x = 25,289,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,289,413.19/7,509.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.61

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