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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.44, 11,295.67 and 2,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.44, 11,295.67 and 2,599.27 is: 3,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.44 : 11,295.67 = 2,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.44/11,295.67 = 2,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.44x = 11,295.67 × 2,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.44x = 29,360,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,360,433.18/7,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.42

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