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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,538.08, 11,303.46 and 2,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,538.08, 11,303.46 and 2,606 is: 3,907.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,538.08 : 11,303.46 = 2,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,538.08/11,303.46 = 2,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,538.08x = 11,303.46 × 2,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,538.08x = 29,456,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,456,816.76/7,538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.73

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