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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.37, 11,271.68 and 2,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.37, 11,271.68 and 2,248.80 is: 3,373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.37 : 11,271.68 = 2,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.37/11,271.68 = 2,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.37x = 11,271.68 × 2,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.37x = 25,347,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,347,753.98/7,513.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.69

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