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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.65, 11,195.19 and 2,532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.65, 11,195.19 and 2,532.72 is: 3,799.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.65 : 11,195.19 = 2,532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.65/11,195.19 = 2,532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.65x = 11,195.19 × 2,532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.65x = 28,354,281.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354,281.62/7,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.49

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