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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.29, 11,192.22 and 2,531.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.29, 11,192.22 and 2,531.82 is: 3,797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.29 : 11,192.22 = 2,531.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.29/11,192.22 = 2,531.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.29x = 11,192.22 × 2,531.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.29x = 28,336,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,336,686.44/7,462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.32

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