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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.05, 11,266.92 and 2,579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.05, 11,266.92 and 2,579.76 is: 3,870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.05 : 11,266.92 = 2,579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.05/11,266.92 = 2,579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.05x = 11,266.92 × 2,579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.05x = 29,065,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,065,949.54/7,510.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.27

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