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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.26, 11,269.99 and 2,247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.26, 11,269.99 and 2,247.67 is: 3,371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.26 : 11,269.99 = 2,247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.26/11,269.99 = 2,247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.26x = 11,269.99 × 2,247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.26x = 25,331,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,331,235.32/7,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.99

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