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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.06, 11,286.72 and 2,591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.06, 11,286.72 and 2,591.70 is: 3,887.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.06 : 11,286.72 = 2,591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.06/11,286.72 = 2,591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.06x = 11,286.72 × 2,591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.06x = 29,251,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,251,792.22/7,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.77

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