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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.62, 11,253.93 and 2,882.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.62, 11,253.93 and 2,882.38 is: 4,323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.62 : 11,253.93 = 2,882.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.62/11,253.93 = 2,882.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.62x = 11,253.93 × 2,882.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.62x = 32,438,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,102.75/7,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.57

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