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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.47, 11,295.99 and 2,599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.47, 11,295.99 and 2,599.15 is: 3,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.47 : 11,295.99 = 2,599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.47/11,295.99 = 2,599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.47x = 11,295.99 × 2,599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.47x = 29,359,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,359,944.17/7,529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.34

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