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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.92, 11,265.97 and 2,580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.92, 11,265.97 and 2,580.04 is: 3,869.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.92 : 11,265.97 = 2,580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.92/11,265.97 = 2,580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.92x = 11,265.97 × 2,580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.92x = 29,066,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,066,653.24/7,510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.92

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