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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.90, 11,285.82 and 2,593.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.90, 11,285.82 and 2,593.53 is: 3,890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.90 : 11,285.82 = 2,593.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.90/11,285.82 = 2,593.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.90x = 11,285.82 × 2,593.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.90x = 29,270,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,270,112.74/7,523.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.28

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