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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.50, 11,268.62 and 2,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.50, 11,268.62 and 2,247.52 is: 3,371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.50 : 11,268.62 = 2,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.50/11,268.62 = 2,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.50x = 11,268.62 × 2,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.50x = 25,326,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326,448.82/7,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.24

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