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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.91, 11,304.71 and 2,604.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.91, 11,304.71 and 2,604.99 is: 3,907.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.91 : 11,304.71 = 2,604.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.91/11,304.71 = 2,604.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.91x = 11,304.71 × 2,604.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.91x = 29,448,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,448,643.48/7,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.78

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