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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.36, 11,594.68 and 2,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.36, 11,594.68 and 2,535.24 is: 3,803.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.36 : 11,594.68 = 2,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.36/11,594.68 = 2,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.36x = 11,594.68 × 2,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.36x = 29,395,296.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,395,296.52/7,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.07

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