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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.31, 11,272.41 and 2,250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.31, 11,272.41 and 2,250.29 is: 3,374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.31 : 11,272.41 = 2,250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.31/11,272.41 = 2,250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.31x = 11,272.41 × 2,250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.31x = 25,366,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,366,135.14/7,517.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.36

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