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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.62, 11,193.84 and 2,534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.62, 11,193.84 and 2,534.88 is: 3,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.62 : 11,193.84 = 2,534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.62/11,193.84 = 2,534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.62x = 11,193.84 × 2,534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.62x = 28,375,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,375,041.14/7,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.76

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