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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.42, 11,266.70 and 2,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.42, 11,266.70 and 2,246.46 is: 3,369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.42 : 11,266.70 = 2,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.42/11,266.70 = 2,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.42x = 11,266.70 × 2,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.42x = 25,310,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,310,179.65/7,511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.56

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