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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.66, 11,251.41 and 2,569.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.66, 11,251.41 and 2,569.29 is: 3,854.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.66 : 11,251.41 = 2,569.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.66/11,251.41 = 2,569.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.66x = 11,251.41 × 2,569.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.66x = 28,908,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,908,083.37/7,499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.59

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