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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.24, 11,271.96 and 2,583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.24, 11,271.96 and 2,583.88 is: 3,876.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.24 : 11,271.96 = 2,583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.24/11,271.96 = 2,583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.24x = 11,271.96 × 2,583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.24x = 29,125,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,125,363.82/7,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.03

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