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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.45, 11,197.53 and 2,534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.45, 11,197.53 and 2,534.98 is: 3,802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.45 : 11,197.53 = 2,534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.45/11,197.53 = 2,534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.45x = 11,197.53 × 2,534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.45x = 28,385,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,385,514.60/7,465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.25

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