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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.62, 11,252.43 and 2,881.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.62, 11,252.43 and 2,881.38 is: 4,322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.62 : 11,252.43 = 2,881.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.62/11,252.43 = 2,881.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.62x = 11,252.43 × 2,881.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.62x = 32,422,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,422,526.75/7,501.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.07

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