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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.61, 11,191.52 and 2,529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.61, 11,191.52 and 2,529.63 is: 3,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.61 : 11,191.52 = 2,529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.61/11,191.52 = 2,529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.61x = 11,191.52 × 2,529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.61x = 28,310,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,310,392.09/7,459.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.16

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