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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.64, 11,287.44 and 2,596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.64, 11,287.44 and 2,596.14 is: 3,893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.64 : 11,287.44 = 2,596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.64/11,287.44 = 2,596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.64x = 11,287.44 × 2,596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.64x = 29,303,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,303,774.48/7,526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.34

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