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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.04, 11,266.84 and 2,584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.04, 11,266.84 and 2,584.08 is: 3,876.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.04 : 11,266.84 = 2,584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.04/11,266.84 = 2,584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.04x = 11,266.84 × 2,584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.04x = 29,114,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114,415.91/7,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.22

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