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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.50, 11,381.67 and 2,114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.50, 11,381.67 and 2,114.50 is: 3,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.50 : 11,381.67 = 2,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.50/11,381.67 = 2,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.50x = 11,381.67 × 2,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.50x = 24,066,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,066,541.22/7,586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.29

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