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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.91, 11,289.59 and 2,595.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.91, 11,289.59 and 2,595.05 is: 3,893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.91 : 11,289.59 = 2,595.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.91/11,289.59 = 2,595.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.91x = 11,289.59 × 2,595.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.91x = 29,297,000.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297,000.57/7,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.34

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