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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,553.93, 11,330.91 and 2,872.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,553.93, 11,330.91 and 2,872.84 is: 4,309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,553.93 : 11,330.91 = 2,872.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,553.93/11,330.91 = 2,872.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,553.93x = 11,330.91 × 2,872.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,553.93x = 32,551,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551,891.48/7,553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.27

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