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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.67, 11,296.92 and 2,601.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.67, 11,296.92 and 2,601.43 is: 3,902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.67 : 11,296.92 = 2,601.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.67/11,296.92 = 2,601.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.67x = 11,296.92 × 2,601.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.67x = 29,388,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,388,146.60/7,530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.46

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