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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.14, 11,263.84 and 2,577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.14, 11,263.84 and 2,577.89 is: 3,867.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.14 : 11,263.84 = 2,577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.14/11,263.84 = 2,577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.14x = 11,263.84 × 2,577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.14x = 29,036,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,036,962.21/7,508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.40

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