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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.76, 11,241.66 and 2,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.76, 11,241.66 and 2,562.12 is: 3,843.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.76 : 11,241.66 = 2,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.76/11,241.66 = 2,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.76x = 11,241.66 × 2,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.76x = 28,802,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,802,481.92/7,493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.53

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