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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.41, 11,255.32 and 2,572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.41, 11,255.32 and 2,572.94 is: 3,859.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.41 : 11,255.32 = 2,572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.41/11,255.32 = 2,572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.41x = 11,255.32 × 2,572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.41x = 28,959,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,959,294.40/7,503.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.48

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