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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.89, 11,301 and 2,604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.89, 11,301 and 2,604.34 is: 3,905.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.89 : 11,301 = 2,604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.89/11,301 = 2,604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.89x = 11,301 × 2,604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.89x = 29,431,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,431,646.34/7,535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.53

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