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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.54, 11,258.52 and 2,575.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.54, 11,258.52 and 2,575.07 is: 3,862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.54 : 11,258.52 = 2,575.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.54/11,258.52 = 2,575.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.54x = 11,258.52 × 2,575.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.54x = 28,991,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991,477.10/7,505.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.68

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