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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.80, 11,284.37 and 2,592.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.80, 11,284.37 and 2,592.37 is: 3,888.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.80 : 11,284.37 = 2,592.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.80/11,284.37 = 2,592.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.80x = 11,284.37 × 2,592.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.80x = 29,253,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253,262.26/7,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.61

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