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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,506.89, 11,257.63 and 2,575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,506.89, 11,257.63 and 2,575.25 is: 3,861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,506.89 : 11,257.63 = 2,575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,506.89/11,257.63 = 2,575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,506.89x = 11,257.63 × 2,575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,506.89x = 28,991,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991,211.66/7,506.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.95

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