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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.70, 11,282.39 and 2,843.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.70, 11,282.39 and 2,843.05 is: 4,262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.70 : 11,282.39 = 2,843.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.70/11,282.39 = 2,843.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.70x = 11,282.39 × 2,843.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.70x = 32,076,388.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,076,388.28/7,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.25

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