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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.94, 11,277.45 and 2,839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.94, 11,277.45 and 2,839.26 is: 4,260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.94 : 11,277.45 = 2,839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.94/11,277.45 = 2,839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.94x = 11,277.45 × 2,839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.94x = 32,019,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,019,612.69/7,514.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.79

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