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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.66, 11,262.16 and 2,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.66, 11,262.16 and 2,511.24 is: 3,765.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.66 : 11,262.16 = 2,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.66/11,262.16 = 2,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.66x = 11,262.16 × 2,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.66x = 28,281,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,281,986.68/7,510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.58

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