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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.73, 11,276.48 and 2,838.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.73, 11,276.48 and 2,838.94 is: 4,257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.73 : 11,276.48 = 2,838.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.73/11,276.48 = 2,838.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.73x = 11,276.48 × 2,838.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.73x = 32,013,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,013,229.04/7,519.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.23

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