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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.92, 11,250.57 and 2,503.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.92, 11,250.57 and 2,503.51 is: 3,753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.92 : 11,250.57 = 2,503.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.92/11,250.57 = 2,503.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.92x = 11,250.57 × 2,503.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.92x = 28,165,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,165,914.50/7,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.99

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