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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.63, 11,270.55 and 2,248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.63, 11,270.55 and 2,248.05 is: 3,372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.63 : 11,270.55 = 2,248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.63/11,270.55 = 2,248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.63x = 11,270.55 × 2,248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.63x = 25,336,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,336,759.93/7,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.56

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