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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.81, 11,277.30 and 2,591.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.81, 11,277.30 and 2,591.27 is: 3,884.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.81 : 11,277.30 = 2,591.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.81/11,277.30 = 2,591.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.81x = 11,277.30 × 2,591.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.81x = 29,222,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,222,580.94/7,522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.53

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