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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.25, 11,244.93 and 2,879.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.25, 11,244.93 and 2,879.25 is: 4,319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.25 : 11,244.93 = 2,879.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.25/11,244.93 = 2,879.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.25x = 11,244.93 × 2,879.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.25x = 32,376,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376,964.70/7,496.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.09

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