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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,461.06, 11,188.98 and 2,529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,461.06, 11,188.98 and 2,529.24 is: 3,792.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,461.06 : 11,188.98 = 2,529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,461.06/11,188.98 = 2,529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,461.06x = 11,188.98 × 2,529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,461.06x = 28,299,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,299,615.78/7,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.98

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