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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.91, 11,262.09 and 2,577.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.91, 11,262.09 and 2,577.48 is: 3,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.91 : 11,262.09 = 2,577.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.91/11,262.09 = 2,577.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.91x = 11,262.09 × 2,577.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.91x = 29,027,779.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,027,779.17/7,507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.29

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