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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.67, 11,237.94 and 2,561.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.67, 11,237.94 and 2,561.59 is: 3,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.67 : 11,237.94 = 2,561.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.67/11,237.94 = 2,561.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.67x = 11,237.94 × 2,561.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.67x = 28,787,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,787,008.77/7,492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.02

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