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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.44, 11,281.44 and 2,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.44, 11,281.44 and 2,590.40 is: 3,885.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.44 : 11,281.44 = 2,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.44/11,281.44 = 2,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.44x = 11,281.44 × 2,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.44x = 29,223,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,223,442.18/7,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.35

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