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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.54, 11,267.85 and 2,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.54, 11,267.85 and 2,246.13 is: 3,369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.54 : 11,267.85 = 2,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.54/11,267.85 = 2,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.54x = 11,267.85 × 2,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.54x = 25,309,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,309,055.92/7,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.36

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