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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.51, 11,367.50 and 2,580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.51, 11,367.50 and 2,580.32 is: 3,870.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.51 : 11,367.50 = 2,580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.51/11,367.50 = 2,580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.51x = 11,367.50 × 2,580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.51x = 29,331,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,331,803.12/7,577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.91

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