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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.53, 10,912.50 and 2,596.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.53, 10,912.50 and 2,596.29 is: 3,892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.53 : 10,912.50 = 2,596.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.53/10,912.50 = 2,596.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.53x = 10,912.50 × 2,596.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.53x = 28,332,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332,014.63/7,279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.01

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