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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.27, 11,271.67 and 2,583.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.27, 11,271.67 and 2,583.87 is: 3,875.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.27 : 11,271.67 = 2,583.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.27/11,271.67 = 2,583.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.27x = 11,271.67 × 2,583.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.27x = 29,124,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124,523.50/7,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.89

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