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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.46, 11,268.88 and 2,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.46, 11,268.88 and 2,248.34 is: 3,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.46 : 11,268.88 = 2,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.46/11,268.88 = 2,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.46x = 11,268.88 × 2,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.46x = 25,336,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,336,273.66/7,513.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.12

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