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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.38, 11,271.16 and 2,833.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.38, 11,271.16 and 2,833.73 is: 4,251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.38 : 11,271.16 = 2,833.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.38/11,271.16 = 2,833.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.38x = 11,271.16 × 2,833.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.38x = 31,939,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,939,367.87/7,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.57

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