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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.68, 11,280.12 and 2,590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.68, 11,280.12 and 2,590.13 is: 3,884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.68 : 11,280.12 = 2,590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.68/11,280.12 = 2,590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.68x = 11,280.12 × 2,590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.68x = 29,216,977.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,216,977.22/7,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.37

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