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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.62, 11,273.52 and 2,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.62, 11,273.52 and 2,249.56 is: 3,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.62 : 11,273.52 = 2,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.62/11,273.52 = 2,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.62x = 11,273.52 × 2,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.62x = 25,360,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,360,459.65/7,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.82

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