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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.97, 11,299.74 and 2,601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.97, 11,299.74 and 2,601.65 is: 3,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.97 : 11,299.74 = 2,601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.97/11,299.74 = 2,601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.97x = 11,299.74 × 2,601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.97x = 29,397,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,397,968.57/7,531.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.09

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