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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,516.79, 11,277.09 and 2,836.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,516.79, 11,277.09 and 2,836.85 is: 4,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,516.79 : 11,277.09 = 2,836.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,516.79/11,277.09 = 2,836.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,516.79x = 11,277.09 × 2,836.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,516.79x = 31,991,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,991,356.38/7,516.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.99

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