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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.66, 11,269.02 and 2,583.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.66, 11,269.02 and 2,583.72 is: 3,875.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.66 : 11,269.02 = 2,583.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.66/11,269.02 = 2,583.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.66x = 11,269.02 × 2,583.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.66x = 29,115,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,115,992.35/7,512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.59

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