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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.08, 11,262.26 and 2,511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.08, 11,262.26 and 2,511.42 is: 3,766.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.08 : 11,262.26 = 2,511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.08/11,262.26 = 2,511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.08x = 11,262.26 × 2,511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.08x = 28,284,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,284,265.01/7,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.17

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