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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,504.44, 11,253.54 and 2,822.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,504.44, 11,253.54 and 2,822.04 is: 4,231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,504.44 : 11,253.54 = 2,822.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,504.44/11,253.54 = 2,822.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,504.44x = 11,253.54 × 2,822.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,504.44x = 31,757,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757,940.02/7,504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.89

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