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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.41, 11,282.14 and 2,590.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.41, 11,282.14 and 2,590.99 is: 3,886.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.41 : 11,282.14 = 2,590.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.41/11,282.14 = 2,590.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.41x = 11,282.14 × 2,590.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.41x = 29,231,855.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231,855.51/7,521.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.49

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