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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,518.99, 11,274.41 and 2,253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,518.99, 11,274.41 and 2,253.27 is: 3,378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,518.99 : 11,274.41 = 2,253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,518.99/11,274.41 = 2,253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,518.99x = 11,274.41 × 2,253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,518.99x = 25,404,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404,278.55/7,518.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.68

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