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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,536.08, 11,300.48 and 2,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,536.08, 11,300.48 and 2,604 is: 3,904.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,536.08 : 11,300.48 = 2,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,536.08/11,300.48 = 2,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,536.08x = 11,300.48 × 2,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,536.08x = 29,426,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,426,449.92/7,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.74

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