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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.13, 11,285.68 and 2,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.13, 11,285.68 and 2,591.44 is: 3,887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.13 : 11,285.68 = 2,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.13/11,285.68 = 2,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.13x = 11,285.68 × 2,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.13x = 29,246,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,246,196.23/7,523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.50

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