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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.07, 11,271.39 and 2,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.07, 11,271.39 and 2,249.16 is: 3,373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.07 : 11,271.39 = 2,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.07/11,271.39 = 2,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.07x = 11,271.39 × 2,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.07x = 25,351,159.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,351,159.53/7,514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.83

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