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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.64, 11,272.77 and 2,585.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.64, 11,272.77 and 2,585.82 is: 3,876.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.64 : 11,272.77 = 2,585.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.64/11,272.77 = 2,585.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.64x = 11,272.77 × 2,585.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.64x = 29,149,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,149,396.39/7,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.44

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