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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.41, 11,193.62 and 2,535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.41, 11,193.62 and 2,535.59 is: 3,803.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.41 : 11,193.62 = 2,535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.41/11,193.62 = 2,535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.41x = 11,193.62 × 2,535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.41x = 28,382,362.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,382,362.29/7,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.38

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