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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.07, 11,266.90 and 2,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.07, 11,266.90 and 2,246.16 is: 3,369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.07 : 11,266.90 = 2,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.07/11,266.90 = 2,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.07x = 11,266.90 × 2,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.07x = 25,307,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,307,254.49/7,511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.33

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