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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.61, 11,278.44 and 2,590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.61, 11,278.44 and 2,590.14 is: 3,884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.61 : 11,278.44 = 2,590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.61/11,278.44 = 2,590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.61x = 11,278.44 × 2,590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.61x = 29,212,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,212,738.58/7,520.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.36

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