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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.56, 11,198.88 and 2,533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.56, 11,198.88 and 2,533.20 is: 3,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.56 : 11,198.88 = 2,533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.56/11,198.88 = 2,533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.56x = 11,198.88 × 2,533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.56x = 28,369,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,369,002.82/7,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.98

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