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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.27, 11,262.12 and 2,577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.27, 11,262.12 and 2,577.07 is: 3,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.27 : 11,262.12 = 2,577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.27/11,262.12 = 2,577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.27x = 11,262.12 × 2,577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.27x = 29,023,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023,271.59/7,507.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.02

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