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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.02, 11,594.34 and 2,535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.02, 11,594.34 and 2,535.84 is: 3,804.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.02 : 11,594.34 = 2,535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.02/11,594.34 = 2,535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.02x = 11,594.34 × 2,535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.02x = 29,401,391.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,401,391.15/7,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.03

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