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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.83, 11,312.88 and 2,864.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.83, 11,312.88 and 2,864.02 is: 4,296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.83 : 11,312.88 = 2,864.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.83/11,312.88 = 2,864.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.83x = 11,312.88 × 2,864.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.83x = 32,400,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400,314.58/7,541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.08

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