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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.46, 11,283.69 and 2,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.46, 11,283.69 and 2,593.51 is: 3,890.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.46 : 11,283.69 = 2,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.46/11,283.69 = 2,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.46x = 11,283.69 × 2,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.46x = 29,264,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,264,362.85/7,522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.27

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