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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.99, 11,239.91 and 2,562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.99, 11,239.91 and 2,562.90 is: 3,843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.99 : 11,239.91 = 2,562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.99/11,239.91 = 2,562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.99x = 11,239.91 × 2,562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.99x = 28,806,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,806,752.52/7,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.98

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