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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.03, 11,295.50 and 2,849.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.03, 11,295.50 and 2,849.07 is: 4,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.03 : 11,295.50 = 2,849.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.03/11,295.50 = 2,849.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.03x = 11,295.50 × 2,849.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.03x = 32,181,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181,670.19/7,529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.34

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