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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.50, 11,594.34 and 2,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.50, 11,594.34 and 2,535.60 is: 3,803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.50 : 11,594.34 = 2,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.50/11,594.34 = 2,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.50x = 11,594.34 × 2,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.50x = 29,398,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,398,608.50/7,729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.43

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