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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,515.04, 11,275.08 and 2,588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,515.04, 11,275.08 and 2,588.08 is: 3,882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,515.04 : 11,275.08 = 2,588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,515.04/11,275.08 = 2,588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,515.04x = 11,275.08 × 2,588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,515.04x = 29,180,809.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,180,809.05/7,515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.99

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