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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,527.72, 11,292.32 and 2,596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,527.72, 11,292.32 and 2,596.72 is: 3,895.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,527.72 : 11,292.32 = 2,596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,527.72/11,292.32 = 2,596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,527.72x = 11,292.32 × 2,596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,527.72x = 29,322,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,322,993.19/7,527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.34

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