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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.98, 11,263.78 and 2,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.98, 11,263.78 and 2,512.44 is: 3,768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.98 : 11,263.78 = 2,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.98/11,263.78 = 2,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.98x = 11,263.78 × 2,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.98x = 28,299,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,299,571.42/7,509.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.26

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