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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.16, 11,267.50 and 2,580.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.16, 11,267.50 and 2,580.14 is: 3,870.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.16 : 11,267.50 = 2,580.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.16/11,267.50 = 2,580.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.16x = 11,267.50 × 2,580.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.16x = 29,071,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,071,664.66/7,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.46

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