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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,537.08, 11,301.97 and 2,604.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,537.08, 11,301.97 and 2,604.99 is: 3,906.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,537.08 : 11,301.97 = 2,604.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,537.08/11,301.97 = 2,604.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,537.08x = 11,301.97 × 2,604.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,537.08x = 29,441,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,441,518.83/7,537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.22

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