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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.30, 11,263.49 and 2,577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.30, 11,263.49 and 2,577.30 is: 3,866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.30 : 11,263.49 = 2,577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.30/11,263.49 = 2,577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.30x = 11,263.49 × 2,577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.30x = 29,029,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,029,399.22/7,508.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.31

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