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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.61, 11,272.26 and 2,583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.61, 11,272.26 and 2,583.32 is: 3,875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.61 : 11,272.26 = 2,583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.61/11,272.26 = 2,583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.61x = 11,272.26 × 2,583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.61x = 29,119,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,119,854.70/7,513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.61

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