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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,495.59, 11,231.09 and 2,562.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,495.59, 11,231.09 and 2,562.54 is: 3,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,495.59 : 11,231.09 = 2,562.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,495.59/11,231.09 = 2,562.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,495.59x = 11,231.09 × 2,562.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,495.59x = 28,780,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,780,104.56/7,495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.60

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