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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,528.81, 11,294.73 and 2,598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,528.81, 11,294.73 and 2,598.64 is: 3,898.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,528.81 : 11,294.73 = 2,598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,528.81/11,294.73 = 2,598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,528.81x = 11,294.73 × 2,598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,528.81x = 29,350,937.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,350,937.17/7,528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.48

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