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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.95, 11,301.71 and 2,602.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.95, 11,301.71 and 2,602.96 is: 3,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.95 : 11,301.71 = 2,602.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.95/11,301.71 = 2,602.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.95x = 11,301.71 × 2,602.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.95x = 29,417,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,417,842.55/7,533.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.70

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