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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.77, 11,288.93 and 2,595.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.77, 11,288.93 and 2,595.57 is: 3,893.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.77 : 11,288.93 = 2,595.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.77/11,288.93 = 2,595.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.77x = 11,288.93 × 2,595.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.77x = 29,301,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,301,195.06/7,525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.45

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