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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.91, 11,259.51 and 2,577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.91, 11,259.51 and 2,577.22 is: 3,864.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.91 : 11,259.51 = 2,577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.91/11,259.51 = 2,577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.91x = 11,259.51 × 2,577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.91x = 29,018,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018,234.36/7,508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.51

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