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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.82, 11,297.74 and 2,600.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.82, 11,297.74 and 2,600.64 is: 3,901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.82 : 11,297.74 = 2,600.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.82/11,297.74 = 2,600.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.82x = 11,297.74 × 2,600.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.82x = 29,381,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,381,354.55/7,530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.48

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