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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.82, 11,263.96 and 2,511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.82, 11,263.96 and 2,511.92 is: 3,767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.82 : 11,263.96 = 2,511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.82/11,263.96 = 2,511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.82x = 11,263.96 × 2,511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.82x = 28,294,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294,142.26/7,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.12

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