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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.47, 11,284.45 and 2,591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.47, 11,284.45 and 2,591.46 is: 3,887.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.47 : 11,284.45 = 2,591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.47/11,284.45 = 2,591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.47x = 11,284.45 × 2,591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.47x = 29,243,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243,194.32/7,522.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.45

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