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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.41, 11,288.84 and 2,594.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.41, 11,288.84 and 2,594.55 is: 3,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.41 : 11,288.84 = 2,594.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.41/11,288.84 = 2,594.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.41x = 11,288.84 × 2,594.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.41x = 29,289,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,289,403.38/7,524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.59

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