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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.64, 11,288.29 and 2,846.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.64, 11,288.29 and 2,846.99 is: 4,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.64 : 11,288.29 = 2,846.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.64/11,288.29 = 2,846.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.64x = 11,288.29 × 2,846.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.64x = 32,137,648.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,137,648.75/7,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.15

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