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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.61, 11,270.68 and 2,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.61, 11,270.68 and 2,583.23 is: 3,874.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.61 : 11,270.68 = 2,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.61/11,270.68 = 2,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.61x = 11,270.68 × 2,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.61x = 29,114,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114,695.88/7,513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.93

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