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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.69, 11,267.40 and 2,246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.69, 11,267.40 and 2,246.71 is: 3,370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.69 : 11,267.40 = 2,246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.69/11,267.40 = 2,246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.69x = 11,267.40 × 2,246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.69x = 25,314,552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,314,552.09/7,511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.02

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