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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.65, 11,264.97 and 2,582.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.65, 11,264.97 and 2,582.75 is: 3,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.65 : 11,264.97 = 2,582.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.65/11,264.97 = 2,582.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.65x = 11,264.97 × 2,582.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.65x = 29,094,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,094,639.12/7,509.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.30

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