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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.81, 11,298.20 and 2,602.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.81, 11,298.20 and 2,602.13 is: 3,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.81 : 11,298.20 = 2,602.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.81/11,298.20 = 2,602.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.81x = 11,298.20 × 2,602.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.81x = 29,399,315.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,399,315.66/7,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.32

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