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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.04, 11,253.16 and 2,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.04, 11,253.16 and 2,884 is: 4,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.04 : 11,253.16 = 2,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.04/11,253.16 = 2,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.04x = 11,253.16 × 2,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.04x = 32,454,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,113.44/7,501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.62

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