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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.44, 11,282.03 and 2,590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.44, 11,282.03 and 2,590.97 is: 3,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.44 : 11,282.03 = 2,590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.44/11,282.03 = 2,590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.44x = 11,282.03 × 2,590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.44x = 29,231,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231,331.90/7,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.40

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