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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.13, 11,287.18 and 2,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.13, 11,287.18 and 2,592.44 is: 3,889.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.13 : 11,287.18 = 2,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.13/11,287.18 = 2,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.13x = 11,287.18 × 2,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.13x = 29,261,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,261,336.92/7,524.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.00

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