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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,536.91, 11,306.21 and 2,605.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,536.91, 11,306.21 and 2,605.99 is: 3,909.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,536.91 : 11,306.21 = 2,605.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,536.91/11,306.21 = 2,605.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,536.91x = 11,306.21 × 2,605.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,536.91x = 29,463,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,463,870.20/7,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.28

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