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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.49, 11,277.60 and 2,839.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.49, 11,277.60 and 2,839.68 is: 4,258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.49 : 11,277.60 = 2,839.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.49/11,277.60 = 2,839.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.49x = 11,277.60 × 2,839.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.49x = 32,024,775.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024,775.17/7,520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.34

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