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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.73, 11,277.98 and 2,839.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.73, 11,277.98 and 2,839.94 is: 4,258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.73 : 11,277.98 = 2,839.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.73/11,277.98 = 2,839.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.73x = 11,277.98 × 2,839.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.73x = 32,028,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,028,786.52/7,520.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.73

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