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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.76, 11,272.39 and 2,584.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.76, 11,272.39 and 2,584.29 is: 3,876.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.76 : 11,272.39 = 2,584.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.76/11,272.39 = 2,584.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.76x = 11,272.39 × 2,584.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.76x = 29,131,124.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,131,124.75/7,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.52

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