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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,515, 11,273.22 and 2,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,515, 11,273.22 and 2,043 is: 3,064.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,515 : 11,273.22 = 2,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,515/11,273.22 = 2,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,515x = 11,273.22 × 2,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,515x = 23,031,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,031,188.46/7,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.70

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