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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.69, 11,282.63 and 2,591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.69, 11,282.63 and 2,591.39 is: 3,887.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.69 : 11,282.63 = 2,591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.69/11,282.63 = 2,591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.69x = 11,282.63 × 2,591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.69x = 29,237,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,237,625.19/7,521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.11

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