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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.07, 11,261.87 and 2,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.07, 11,261.87 and 2,575.52 is: 3,863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.07 : 11,261.87 = 2,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.07/11,261.87 = 2,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.07x = 11,261.87 × 2,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.07x = 29,005,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,005,102.24/7,507.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.71

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