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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.94, 11,272.95 and 2,836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.94, 11,272.95 and 2,836.26 is: 4,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.94 : 11,272.95 = 2,836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.94/11,272.95 = 2,836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.94x = 11,272.95 × 2,836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.94x = 31,973,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,973,017.17/7,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.29

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