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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.91, 11,256.69 and 2,823.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.91, 11,256.69 and 2,823.33 is: 4,235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.91 : 11,256.69 = 2,823.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.91/11,256.69 = 2,823.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.91x = 11,256.69 × 2,823.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.91x = 31,781,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,781,350.58/7,502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.87

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