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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.47, 11,285.95 and 2,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.47, 11,285.95 and 2,592.46 is: 3,888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.47 : 11,285.95 = 2,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.47/11,285.95 = 2,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.47x = 11,285.95 × 2,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.47x = 29,258,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,258,373.94/7,523.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.95

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