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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.01, 11,266.62 and 2,245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.01, 11,266.62 and 2,245.42 is: 3,368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.01 : 11,266.62 = 2,245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.01/11,266.62 = 2,245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.01x = 11,266.62 × 2,245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.01x = 25,298,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,298,299.54/7,510.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.61

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