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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.22, 11,254.93 and 2,570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.22, 11,254.93 and 2,570.54 is: 3,856.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.22 : 11,254.93 = 2,570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.22/11,254.93 = 2,570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.22x = 11,254.93 × 2,570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.22x = 28,931,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,931,247.76/7,502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.36

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