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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.31, 11,252.31 and 2,570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.31, 11,252.31 and 2,570.82 is: 3,855.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.31 : 11,252.31 = 2,570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.31/11,252.31 = 2,570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.31x = 11,252.31 × 2,570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.31x = 28,927,663.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,927,663.59/7,502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.83

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