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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.27, 11,272.77 and 2,250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.27, 11,272.77 and 2,250.38 is: 3,374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.27 : 11,272.77 = 2,250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.27/11,272.77 = 2,250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.27x = 11,272.77 × 2,250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.27x = 25,368,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368,016.15/7,517.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.63

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