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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.83, 11,287.08 and 2,594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.83, 11,287.08 and 2,594.36 is: 3,891.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.83 : 11,287.08 = 2,594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.83/11,287.08 = 2,594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.83x = 11,287.08 × 2,594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.83x = 29,282,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,282,777.09/7,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.49

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