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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.16, 11,284.96 and 2,593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.16, 11,284.96 and 2,593.44 is: 3,889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.16 : 11,284.96 = 2,593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.16/11,284.96 = 2,593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.16x = 11,284.96 × 2,593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.16x = 29,266,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,266,866.66/7,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.20

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