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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.09, 11,266.38 and 2,832.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.09, 11,266.38 and 2,832.59 is: 4,248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.09 : 11,266.38 = 2,832.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.09/11,266.38 = 2,832.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.09x = 11,266.38 × 2,832.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.09x = 31,912,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,912,978.99/7,512.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.22

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