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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,527.16, 11,287.96 and 2,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,527.16, 11,287.96 and 2,595.44 is: 3,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,527.16 : 11,287.96 = 2,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,527.16/11,287.96 = 2,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,527.16x = 11,287.96 × 2,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,527.16x = 29,297,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297,222.90/7,527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.20

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