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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.57, 11,276.70 and 2,588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.57, 11,276.70 and 2,588.04 is: 3,881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.57 : 11,276.70 = 2,588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.57/11,276.70 = 2,588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.57x = 11,276.70 × 2,588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.57x = 29,184,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184,550.67/7,519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.15

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