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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.70, 11,240.55 and 2,562.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.70, 11,240.55 and 2,562.15 is: 3,843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.70 : 11,240.55 = 2,562.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.70/11,240.55 = 2,562.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.70x = 11,240.55 × 2,562.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.70x = 28,799,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799,975.18/7,493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.23

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