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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.52, 11,263.51 and 2,511.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.52, 11,263.51 and 2,511.61 is: 3,766.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.52 : 11,263.51 = 2,511.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.52/11,263.51 = 2,511.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.52x = 11,263.51 × 2,511.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.52x = 28,289,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289,519.33/7,510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.65

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