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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.16, 11,190.32 and 2,530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.16, 11,190.32 and 2,530.88 is: 3,795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.16 : 11,190.32 = 2,530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.16/11,190.32 = 2,530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.16x = 11,190.32 × 2,530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.16x = 28,321,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321,357.08/7,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.33

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