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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.52, 10,871.53 and 2,504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.52, 10,871.53 and 2,504.33 is: 3,755.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.52 : 10,871.53 = 2,504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.52/10,871.53 = 2,504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.52x = 10,871.53 × 2,504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.52x = 27,225,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,872.56/7,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.54

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