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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.63, 11,286.43 and 2,591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.63, 11,286.43 and 2,591.94 is: 3,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.63 : 11,286.43 = 2,591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.63/11,286.43 = 2,591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.63x = 11,286.43 × 2,591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.63x = 29,253,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253,777.59/7,523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.25

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