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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.76, 11,299.20 and 2,606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.76, 11,299.20 and 2,606.56 is: 3,909.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.76 : 11,299.20 = 2,606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.76/11,299.20 = 2,606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.76x = 11,299.20 × 2,606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.76x = 29,452,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,452,042.75/7,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.34

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