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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.02, 11,287.80 and 2,594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.02, 11,287.80 and 2,594.82 is: 3,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.02 : 11,287.80 = 2,594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.02/11,287.80 = 2,594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.02x = 11,287.80 × 2,594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.02x = 29,289,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,289,809.20/7,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.32

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