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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.53, 11,252.84 and 2,571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.53, 11,252.84 and 2,571.13 is: 3,856.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.53 : 11,252.84 = 2,571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.53/11,252.84 = 2,571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.53x = 11,252.84 × 2,571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.53x = 28,932,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,932,466.88/7,501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.88

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