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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.48, 11,253.81 and 2,569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.48, 11,253.81 and 2,569.79 is: 3,855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.48 : 11,253.81 = 2,569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.48/11,253.81 = 2,569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.48x = 11,253.81 × 2,569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.48x = 28,919,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,919,928.40/7,501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.23

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