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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.35, 11,238.55 and 2,562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.35, 11,238.55 and 2,562.03 is: 3,843.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.35 : 11,238.55 = 2,562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.35/11,238.55 = 2,562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.35x = 11,238.55 × 2,562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.35x = 28,793,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793,495.85/7,492.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.05

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