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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.03, 11,245.69 and 2,572.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.03, 11,245.69 and 2,572.33 is: 3,858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.03 : 11,245.69 = 2,572.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.03/11,245.69 = 2,572.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.03x = 11,245.69 × 2,572.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.03x = 28,927,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,927,625.76/7,497.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.54

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