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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.24, 11,262.12 and 2,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.24, 11,262.12 and 2,890 is: 4,333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.24 : 11,262.12 = 2,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.24/11,262.12 = 2,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.24x = 11,262.12 × 2,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.24x = 32,547,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,547,526.80/7,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.75

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