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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.81, 11,253.02 and 2,571.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.81, 11,253.02 and 2,571.94 is: 3,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.81 : 11,253.02 = 2,571.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.81/11,253.02 = 2,571.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.81x = 11,253.02 × 2,571.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.81x = 28,942,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,942,092.26/7,501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.01

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