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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.76, 11,281.50 and 2,840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.76, 11,281.50 and 2,840.40 is: 4,260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.76 : 11,281.50 = 2,840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.76/11,281.50 = 2,840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.76x = 11,281.50 × 2,840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.76x = 32,043,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,043,972.60/7,520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.74

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