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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.69, 11,286.32 and 2,593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.69, 11,286.32 and 2,593.65 is: 3,890.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.69 : 11,286.32 = 2,593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.69/11,286.32 = 2,593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.69x = 11,286.32 × 2,593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.69x = 29,272,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,272,750.90/7,524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.23

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