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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.28, 11,203.92 and 2,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.28, 11,203.92 and 2,539.44 is: 3,809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.28 : 11,203.92 = 2,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.28/11,203.92 = 2,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.28x = 11,203.92 × 2,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.28x = 28,451,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,451,682.60/7,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.16

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