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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.97, 11,288.21 and 2,593.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.97, 11,288.21 and 2,593.96 is: 3,891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.97 : 11,288.21 = 2,593.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.97/11,288.21 = 2,593.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.97x = 11,288.21 × 2,593.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.97x = 29,281,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,281,165.21/7,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.20

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