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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.40, 11,265.45 and 2,577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.40, 11,265.45 and 2,577.76 is: 3,867.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.40 : 11,265.45 = 2,577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.40/11,265.45 = 2,577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.40x = 11,265.45 × 2,577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.40x = 29,039,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,039,626.39/7,509.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.10

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