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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.57, 11,285.70 and 2,592.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.57, 11,285.70 and 2,592.14 is: 3,886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.57 : 11,285.70 = 2,592.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.57/11,285.70 = 2,592.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.57x = 11,285.70 × 2,592.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.57x = 29,254,057.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,057.97/7,526.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.77

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