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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.04, 11,271.60 and 2,248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.04, 11,271.60 and 2,248.64 is: 3,373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.04 : 11,271.60 = 2,248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.04/11,271.60 = 2,248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.04x = 11,271.60 × 2,248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.04x = 25,345,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,345,770.62/7,514.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.12

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