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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.43, 11,254.94 and 2,575.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.43, 11,254.94 and 2,575.57 is: 3,862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.43 : 11,254.94 = 2,575.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.43/11,254.94 = 2,575.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.43x = 11,254.94 × 2,575.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.43x = 28,987,816.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,987,816.66/7,505.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.25

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