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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,536.83, 11,301.60 and 2,604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,536.83, 11,301.60 and 2,604.74 is: 3,905.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,536.83 : 11,301.60 = 2,604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,536.83/11,301.60 = 2,604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,536.83x = 11,301.60 × 2,604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,536.83x = 29,437,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,437,729.58/7,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.85

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