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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.44, 11,283.53 and 2,591.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.44, 11,283.53 and 2,591.97 is: 3,887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.44 : 11,283.53 = 2,591.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.44/11,283.53 = 2,591.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.44x = 11,283.53 × 2,591.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.44x = 29,246,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,246,501.88/7,522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.90

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