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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.24, 11,290.78 and 2,597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.24, 11,290.78 and 2,597.56 is: 3,895.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.24 : 11,290.78 = 2,597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.24/11,290.78 = 2,597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.24x = 11,290.78 × 2,597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.24x = 29,328,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,328,478.50/7,529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.28

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