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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.66, 11,282.51 and 2,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.66, 11,282.51 and 2,591.24 is: 3,886.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.66 : 11,282.51 = 2,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.66/11,282.51 = 2,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.66x = 11,282.51 × 2,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.66x = 29,235,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,235,641.28/7,521.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.86

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