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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.51, 11,372.27 and 2,387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.51, 11,372.27 and 2,387.25 is: 3,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.51 : 11,372.27 = 2,387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.51/11,372.27 = 2,387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.51x = 11,372.27 × 2,387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.51x = 27,148,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148,439.62/7,581.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.88

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