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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.03, 11,268.30 and 2,581.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.03, 11,268.30 and 2,581.62 is: 3,872.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.03 : 11,268.30 = 2,581.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.03/11,268.30 = 2,581.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.03x = 11,268.30 × 2,581.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.03x = 29,090,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,090,468.65/7,512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.52

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