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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.82, 11,319.61 and 2,801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.82, 11,319.61 and 2,801.72 is: 4,201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.82 : 11,319.61 = 2,801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.82/11,319.61 = 2,801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.82x = 11,319.61 × 2,801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.82x = 31,714,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,714,377.73/7,548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.24

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