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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.36, 11,262.48 and 2,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.36, 11,262.48 and 2,890 is: 4,335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.36 : 11,262.48 = 2,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.36/11,262.48 = 2,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.36x = 11,262.48 × 2,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.36x = 32,548,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,548,567.20/7,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.55

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