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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,534.81, 11,303.73 and 2,604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,534.81, 11,303.73 and 2,604.64 is: 3,907.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,534.81 : 11,303.73 = 2,604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,534.81/11,303.73 = 2,604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,534.81x = 11,303.73 × 2,604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,534.81x = 29,442,147.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442,147.31/7,534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.48

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