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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.63, 11,189.96 and 2,530.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.63, 11,189.96 and 2,530.79 is: 3,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.63 : 11,189.96 = 2,530.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.63/11,189.96 = 2,530.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.63x = 11,189.96 × 2,530.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.63x = 28,319,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319,370.26/7,464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.81

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