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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.54, 11,242.97 and 2,570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.54, 11,242.97 and 2,570.48 is: 3,851.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.54 : 11,242.97 = 2,570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.54/11,242.97 = 2,570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.54x = 11,242.97 × 2,570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.54x = 28,899,829.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899,829.53/7,503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.49

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