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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.28, 11,253.90 and 2,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.28, 11,253.90 and 2,885.28 is: 4,328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.28 : 11,253.90 = 2,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.28/11,253.90 = 2,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.28x = 11,253.90 × 2,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.28x = 32,470,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,470,652.59/7,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.10

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