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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.14, 11,264.01 and 2,579.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.14, 11,264.01 and 2,579.47 is: 3,868.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.14 : 11,264.01 = 2,579.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.14/11,264.01 = 2,579.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.14x = 11,264.01 × 2,579.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.14x = 29,055,175.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,055,175.87/7,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.28

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