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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.65, 11,190.69 and 2,529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.65, 11,190.69 and 2,529.72 is: 3,794.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.65 : 11,190.69 = 2,529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.65/11,190.69 = 2,529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.65x = 11,190.69 × 2,529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.65x = 28,309,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,309,312.31/7,459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.99

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