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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.94, 11,198.05 and 2,535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.94, 11,198.05 and 2,535.61 is: 3,803.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.94 : 11,198.05 = 2,535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.94/11,198.05 = 2,535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.94x = 11,198.05 × 2,535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.94x = 28,393,887.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,393,887.56/7,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.12

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