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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.39, 11,283.87 and 2,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.39, 11,283.87 and 2,592.72 is: 3,888.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.39 : 11,283.87 = 2,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.39/11,283.87 = 2,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.39x = 11,283.87 × 2,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.39x = 29,255,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,255,915.43/7,524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.14

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