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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.52, 11,389.98 and 3,211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.52, 11,389.98 and 3,211.22 is: 4,817.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.52 : 11,389.98 = 3,211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.52/11,389.98 = 3,211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.52x = 11,389.98 × 3,211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.52x = 36,575,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,575,731.58/7,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.34

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