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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.59, 11,297.20 and 2,600.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.59, 11,297.20 and 2,600.76 is: 3,901.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.59 : 11,297.20 = 2,600.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.59/11,297.20 = 2,600.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.59x = 11,297.20 × 2,600.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.59x = 29,381,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,381,305.87/7,531.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.08

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