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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.83, 11,298.51 and 2,850.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.83, 11,298.51 and 2,850.37 is: 4,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.83 : 11,298.51 = 2,850.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.83/11,298.51 = 2,850.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.83x = 11,298.51 × 2,850.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.83x = 32,204,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,204,905.70/7,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.70

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