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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.90, 11,271.30 and 2,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.90, 11,271.30 and 2,248.02 is: 3,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.90 : 11,271.30 = 2,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.90/11,271.30 = 2,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.90x = 11,271.30 × 2,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.90x = 25,338,107.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,338,107.83/7,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.61

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