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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.36, 11,254.11 and 2,571.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.36, 11,254.11 and 2,571.95 is: 3,858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.36 : 11,254.11 = 2,571.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.36/11,254.11 = 2,571.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.36x = 11,254.11 × 2,571.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.36x = 28,945,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,945,026.70/7,502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.13

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