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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.55, 11,262.44 and 4,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.55, 11,262.44 and 4,592.90 is: 6,885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.55 : 11,262.44 = 4,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.55/11,262.44 = 4,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.55x = 11,262.44 × 4,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.55x = 51,727,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,727,300.31/7,512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.45

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