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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.92, 11,267.46 and 2,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.92, 11,267.46 and 2,581.04 is: 3,871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.92 : 11,267.46 = 2,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.92/11,267.46 = 2,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.92x = 11,267.46 × 2,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.92x = 29,081,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,081,764.96/7,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.42

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