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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.44, 11,282.94 and 2,590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.44, 11,282.94 and 2,590.48 is: 3,885.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.44 : 11,282.94 = 2,590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.44/11,282.94 = 2,590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.44x = 11,282.94 × 2,590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.44x = 29,228,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,228,230.41/7,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.99

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