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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.05, 11,271.68 and 2,583.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.05, 11,271.68 and 2,583.69 is: 3,875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.05 : 11,271.68 = 2,583.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.05/11,271.68 = 2,583.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.05x = 11,271.68 × 2,583.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.05x = 29,122,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,122,526.90/7,514.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.74

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