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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.68, 11,291.73 and 2,596.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.68, 11,291.73 and 2,596.39 is: 3,895.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.68 : 11,291.73 = 2,596.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.68/11,291.73 = 2,596.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.68x = 11,291.73 × 2,596.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.68x = 29,317,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,317,734.85/7,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.17

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