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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.66, 11,267.52 and 2,582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.66, 11,267.52 and 2,582.72 is: 3,874.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.66 : 11,267.52 = 2,582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.66/11,267.52 = 2,582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.66x = 11,267.52 × 2,582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.66x = 29,100,849.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,100,849.25/7,511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.09

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