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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.24, 11,266.60 and 2,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.24, 11,266.60 and 2,893 is: 4,338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.24 : 11,266.60 = 2,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.24/11,266.60 = 2,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.24x = 11,266.60 × 2,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.24x = 32,594,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,594,273.80/7,513.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.24

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