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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.02, 11,248.84 and 2,572.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.02, 11,248.84 and 2,572.05 is: 3,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.02 : 11,248.84 = 2,572.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.02/11,248.84 = 2,572.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.02x = 11,248.84 × 2,572.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.02x = 28,932,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,932,578.92/7,499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.18

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