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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.64, 11,273.34 and 2,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.64, 11,273.34 and 2,897 is: 4,346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.64 : 11,273.34 = 2,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.64/11,273.34 = 2,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.64x = 11,273.34 × 2,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.64x = 32,658,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,658,865.98/7,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.61

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