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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.28, 11,258.40 and 2,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.28, 11,258.40 and 2,888.28 is: 4,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.28 : 11,258.40 = 2,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.28/11,258.40 = 2,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.28x = 11,258.40 × 2,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.28x = 32,517,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,517,411.55/7,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.60

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