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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.47, 11,265.89 and 2,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.47, 11,265.89 and 2,246.33 is: 3,369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.47 : 11,265.89 = 2,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.47/11,265.89 = 2,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.47x = 11,265.89 × 2,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.47x = 25,306,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,306,923.62/7,511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.11

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