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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.68, 11,285.88 and 2,910.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.68, 11,285.88 and 2,910.16 is: 4,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.68 : 11,285.88 = 2,910.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.68/11,285.88 = 2,910.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.68x = 11,285.88 × 2,910.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.68x = 32,843,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,843,716.54/7,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.90

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