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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.10, 11,251.65 and 2,570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.10, 11,251.65 and 2,570.90 is: 3,856.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.10 : 11,251.65 = 2,570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.10/11,251.65 = 2,570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.10x = 11,251.65 × 2,570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.10x = 28,926,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,926,866.99/7,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.35

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