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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.65, 11,281.77 and 2,591.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.65, 11,281.77 and 2,591.82 is: 3,885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.65 : 11,281.77 = 2,591.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.65/11,281.77 = 2,591.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.65x = 11,281.77 × 2,591.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.65x = 29,240,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,240,317.12/7,525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.42

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