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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.83, 11,253.53 and 2,572.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.83, 11,253.53 and 2,572.97 is: 3,859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.83 : 11,253.53 = 2,572.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.83/11,253.53 = 2,572.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.83x = 11,253.53 × 2,572.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.83x = 28,954,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954,945.25/7,502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.20

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