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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.08, 11,595.48 and 2,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.08, 11,595.48 and 2,535 is: 3,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.08 : 11,595.48 = 2,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.08/11,595.48 = 2,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.08x = 11,595.48 × 2,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.08x = 29,394,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394,541.80/7,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.11

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