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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,504.96, 11,257.44 and 2,889.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,504.96, 11,257.44 and 2,889.04 is: 4,333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,504.96 : 11,257.44 = 2,889.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,504.96/11,257.44 = 2,889.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,504.96x = 11,257.44 × 2,889.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,504.96x = 32,523,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,523,194.46/7,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.56

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