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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,551.93, 11,327.90 and 2,870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,551.93, 11,327.90 and 2,870.84 is: 4,306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,551.93 : 11,327.90 = 2,870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,551.93/11,327.90 = 2,870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,551.93x = 11,327.90 × 2,870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,551.93x = 32,520,623.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,520,623.93/7,551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,306.27

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