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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.48, 11,270.96 and 2,582.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.48, 11,270.96 and 2,582.47 is: 3,873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.48 : 11,270.96 = 2,582.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.48/11,270.96 = 2,582.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.48x = 11,270.96 × 2,582.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.48x = 29,106,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,106,878.06/7,513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.96

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