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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.55, 11,270.93 and 2,583.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.55, 11,270.93 and 2,583.19 is: 3,874.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.55 : 11,270.93 = 2,583.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.55/11,270.93 = 2,583.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.55x = 11,270.93 × 2,583.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.55x = 29,114,953.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114,953.67/7,513.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.99

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