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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,522.94, 11,284.28 and 2,592.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,522.94, 11,284.28 and 2,592.47 is: 3,888.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,522.94 : 11,284.28 = 2,592.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,522.94/11,284.28 = 2,592.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,522.94x = 11,284.28 × 2,592.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,522.94x = 29,254,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,087.99/7,522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.65

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