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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.56, 11,295.86 and 2,599.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.56, 11,295.86 and 2,599.39 is: 3,899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.56 : 11,295.86 = 2,599.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.56/11,295.86 = 2,599.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.56x = 11,295.86 × 2,599.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.56x = 29,362,345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,362,345.53/7,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.61

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