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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.48, 11,283.58 and 2,592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.48, 11,283.58 and 2,592.01 is: 3,887.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.48 : 11,283.58 = 2,592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.48/11,283.58 = 2,592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.48x = 11,283.58 × 2,592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.48x = 29,247,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,247,139.24/7,522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.97

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