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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.77, 11,269.42 and 2,582.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.77, 11,269.42 and 2,582.37 is: 3,873.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.77 : 11,269.42 = 2,582.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.77/11,269.42 = 2,582.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.77x = 11,269.42 × 2,582.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.77x = 29,101,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,101,805.67/7,512.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.64

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