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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,518.82, 11,278.50 and 2,253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,518.82, 11,278.50 and 2,253.89 is: 3,380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,518.82 : 11,278.50 = 2,253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,518.82/11,278.50 = 2,253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,518.82x = 11,278.50 × 2,253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,518.82x = 25,420,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,420,498.37/7,518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.92

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