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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.29, 11,264.25 and 2,512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.29, 11,264.25 and 2,512.62 is: 3,768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.29 : 11,264.25 = 2,512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.29/11,264.25 = 2,512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.29x = 11,264.25 × 2,512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.29x = 28,302,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302,779.84/7,510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.53

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