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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.35, 11,261.25 and 2,576.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.35, 11,261.25 and 2,576.91 is: 3,865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.35 : 11,261.25 = 2,576.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.35/11,261.25 = 2,576.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.35x = 11,261.25 × 2,576.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.35x = 29,019,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,019,269.97/7,507.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.45

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