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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.06, 11,268.34 and 2,581.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.06, 11,268.34 and 2,581.66 is: 3,872.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.06 : 11,268.34 = 2,581.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.06/11,268.34 = 2,581.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.06x = 11,268.34 × 2,581.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.06x = 29,091,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,091,022.64/7,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.58

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