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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.09, 11,254.26 and 2,823.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.09, 11,254.26 and 2,823.71 is: 4,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.09 : 11,254.26 = 2,823.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.09/11,254.26 = 2,823.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.09x = 11,254.26 × 2,823.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.09x = 31,778,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,778,766.50/7,499.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.68

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