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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.61, 11,269.44 and 2,584.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.61, 11,269.44 and 2,584.14 is: 3,875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.61 : 11,269.44 = 2,584.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.61/11,269.44 = 2,584.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.61x = 11,269.44 × 2,584.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.61x = 29,121,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,121,810.68/7,514.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.36

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