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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.51, 11,268.89 and 2,246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.51, 11,268.89 and 2,246.94 is: 3,370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.51 : 11,268.89 = 2,246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.51/11,268.89 = 2,246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.51x = 11,268.89 × 2,246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.51x = 25,320,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,320,508.46/7,511.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.90

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