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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.56, 11,271.45 and 2,833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.56, 11,271.45 and 2,833.92 is: 4,251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.56 : 11,271.45 = 2,833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.56/11,271.45 = 2,833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.56x = 11,271.45 × 2,833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.56x = 31,942,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,942,374.44/7,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.86

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