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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.96, 11,266.34 and 2,513.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.96, 11,266.34 and 2,513.66 is: 3,770.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.96 : 11,266.34 = 2,513.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.96/11,266.34 = 2,513.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.96x = 11,266.34 × 2,513.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.96x = 28,319,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319,748.20/7,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.46

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