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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572.89, 11,359.76 and 2,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,572.89, 11,359.76 and 2,893.28 is: 4,340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,572.89 : 11,359.76 = 2,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,572.89/11,359.76 = 2,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,572.89x = 11,359.76 × 2,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,572.89x = 32,866,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,866,895.15/7,572.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.07

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