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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.36, 11,252.16 and 2,571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.36, 11,252.16 and 2,571.26 is: 3,856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.36 : 11,252.16 = 2,571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.36/11,252.16 = 2,571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.36x = 11,252.16 × 2,571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.36x = 28,932,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,932,172.66/7,502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.41

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