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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.44, 11,285.94 and 2,592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.44, 11,285.94 and 2,592.48 is: 3,888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.44 : 11,285.94 = 2,592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.44/11,285.94 = 2,592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.44x = 11,285.94 × 2,592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.44x = 29,258,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,258,573.73/7,523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.99

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