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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.61, 11,270.76 and 2,582.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.61, 11,270.76 and 2,582.32 is: 3,874.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.61 : 11,270.76 = 2,582.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.61/11,270.76 = 2,582.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.61x = 11,270.76 × 2,582.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.61x = 29,104,708.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,104,708.96/7,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.11

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