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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.72, 11,295.66 and 2,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.72, 11,295.66 and 2,851.44 is: 4,277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.72 : 11,295.66 = 2,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.72/11,295.66 = 2,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.72x = 11,295.66 × 2,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.72x = 32,208,896.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208,896.75/7,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.57

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