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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.65, 11,296.44 and 2,599.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.65, 11,296.44 and 2,599.63 is: 3,900.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.65 : 11,296.44 = 2,599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.65/11,296.44 = 2,599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.65x = 11,296.44 × 2,599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.65x = 29,366,536.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,366,536.08/7,529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.12

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