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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.72, 11,287.82 and 2,593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.72, 11,287.82 and 2,593.71 is: 3,890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.72 : 11,287.82 = 2,593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.72/11,287.82 = 2,593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.72x = 11,287.82 × 2,593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.72x = 29,277,338.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,277,338.10/7,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.82

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