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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.88, 11,286.90 and 2,594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.88, 11,286.90 and 2,594.41 is: 3,891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.88 : 11,286.90 = 2,594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.88/11,286.90 = 2,594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.88x = 11,286.90 × 2,594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.88x = 29,282,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,282,818.01/7,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.47

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