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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.14, 11,251.58 and 2,570.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.14, 11,251.58 and 2,570.81 is: 3,856.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.14 : 11,251.58 = 2,570.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.14/11,251.58 = 2,570.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.14x = 11,251.58 × 2,570.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.14x = 28,925,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,925,605.27/7,501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.16

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