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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,519.68, 11,277.12 and 2,588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,519.68, 11,277.12 and 2,588.13 is: 3,881.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,519.68 : 11,277.12 = 2,588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,519.68/11,277.12 = 2,588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,519.68x = 11,277.12 × 2,588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,519.68x = 29,186,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,186,652.59/7,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.37

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