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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.98, 11,266.78 and 2,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.98, 11,266.78 and 2,514.44 is: 3,771.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.98 : 11,266.78 = 2,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.98/11,266.78 = 2,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.98x = 11,266.78 × 2,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.98x = 28,329,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,329,642.30/7,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.26

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