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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,504.56, 11,253.24 and 2,572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,504.56, 11,253.24 and 2,572.92 is: 3,858.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,504.56 : 11,253.24 = 2,572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,504.56/11,253.24 = 2,572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,504.56x = 11,253.24 × 2,572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,504.56x = 28,953,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,953,686.26/7,504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.15

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