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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.45, 11,295.61 and 2,598.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.45, 11,295.61 and 2,598.89 is: 3,898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.45 : 11,295.61 = 2,598.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.45/11,295.61 = 2,598.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.45x = 11,295.61 × 2,598.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.45x = 29,355,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,355,984.90/7,529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.82

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