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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.04, 11,266.80 and 2,580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.04, 11,266.80 and 2,580.62 is: 3,871.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.04 : 11,266.80 = 2,580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.04/11,266.80 = 2,580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.04x = 11,266.80 × 2,580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.04x = 29,075,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,075,329.42/7,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.01

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