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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,506.03, 11,259.28 and 2,575.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,506.03, 11,259.28 and 2,575.61 is: 3,863.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,506.03 : 11,259.28 = 2,575.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,506.03/11,259.28 = 2,575.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,506.03x = 11,259.28 × 2,575.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,506.03x = 28,999,451.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,999,451.43/7,506.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.49

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