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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.29, 11,245.97 and 2,566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.29, 11,245.97 and 2,566.96 is: 3,850.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.29 : 11,245.97 = 2,566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.29/11,245.97 = 2,566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.29x = 11,245.97 × 2,566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.29x = 28,867,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,867,933.45/7,497.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.45

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