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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.54, 11,392.46 and 2,661.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.54, 11,392.46 and 2,661.25 is: 3,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.54 : 11,392.46 = 2,661.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.54/11,392.46 = 2,661.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.54x = 11,392.46 × 2,661.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.54x = 30,318,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,318,184.18/7,591.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.68

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