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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.36, 11,268.65 and 2,583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.36, 11,268.65 and 2,583.08 is: 3,873.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.36 : 11,268.65 = 2,583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.36/11,268.65 = 2,583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.36x = 11,268.65 × 2,583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.36x = 29,107,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,107,755.18/7,514.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.62

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