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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.56, 11,252.68 and 2,571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.56, 11,252.68 and 2,571.07 is: 3,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.56 : 11,252.68 = 2,571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.56/11,252.68 = 2,571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.56x = 11,252.68 × 2,571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.56x = 28,931,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,931,427.97/7,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.21

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