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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.94, 11,269.80 and 2,833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.94, 11,269.80 and 2,833.92 is: 4,251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.94 : 11,269.80 = 2,833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.94/11,269.80 = 2,833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.94x = 11,269.80 × 2,833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.94x = 31,937,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,937,711.62/7,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.59

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