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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.62, 11,255.11 and 2,825.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.62, 11,255.11 and 2,825.41 is: 4,235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.62 : 11,255.11 = 2,825.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.62/11,255.11 = 2,825.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.62x = 11,255.11 × 2,825.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.62x = 31,800,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,800,300.35/7,508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.17

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