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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.40, 11,268.60 and 2,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.40, 11,268.60 and 2,581.60 is: 3,872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.40 : 11,268.60 = 2,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.40/11,268.60 = 2,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.40x = 11,268.60 × 2,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.40x = 29,091,017.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,091,017.76/7,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.40

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