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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.41, 11,283.64 and 2,591.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.41, 11,283.64 and 2,591.99 is: 3,887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.41 : 11,283.64 = 2,591.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.41/11,283.64 = 2,591.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.41x = 11,283.64 × 2,591.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.41x = 29,247,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,247,082.04/7,522.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.99

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