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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.82, 11,239.24 and 2,562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.82, 11,239.24 and 2,562.50 is: 3,843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.82 : 11,239.24 = 2,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.82/11,239.24 = 2,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.82x = 11,239.24 × 2,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.82x = 28,800,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,800,552.50/7,492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.75

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