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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.88, 11,273.94 and 2,250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.88, 11,273.94 and 2,250.31 is: 3,375.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.88 : 11,273.94 = 2,250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.88/11,273.94 = 2,250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.88x = 11,273.94 × 2,250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.88x = 25,369,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369,831.74/7,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.95

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