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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.31, 11,259.45 and 2,573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.31, 11,259.45 and 2,573.76 is: 3,861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.31 : 11,259.45 = 2,573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.31/11,259.45 = 2,573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.31x = 11,259.45 × 2,573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.31x = 28,979,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,979,122.03/7,505.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.15

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