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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.54, 11,236.38 and 2,560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.54, 11,236.38 and 2,560.50 is: 3,840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.54 : 11,236.38 = 2,560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.54/11,236.38 = 2,560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.54x = 11,236.38 × 2,560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.54x = 28,770,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,770,750.99/7,491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.43

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