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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.58, 11,282.37 and 2,591.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.58, 11,282.37 and 2,591.31 is: 3,886.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.58 : 11,282.37 = 2,591.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.58/11,282.37 = 2,591.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.58x = 11,282.37 × 2,591.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.58x = 29,236,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,236,118.20/7,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.97

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