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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,515.98, 11,271.93 and 2,832.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,515.98, 11,271.93 and 2,832.99 is: 4,248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,515.98 : 11,271.93 = 2,832.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,515.98/11,271.93 = 2,832.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,515.98x = 11,271.93 × 2,832.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,515.98x = 31,933,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933,264.97/7,515.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.72

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