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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.51, 11,275.61 and 2,592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.51, 11,275.61 and 2,592.41 is: 3,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.51 : 11,275.61 = 2,592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.51/11,275.61 = 2,592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.51x = 11,275.61 × 2,592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.51x = 29,230,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,230,934.78/7,525.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.25

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