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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.97, 11,198.59 and 2,535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.97, 11,198.59 and 2,535.64 is: 3,803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.97 : 11,198.59 = 2,535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.97/11,198.59 = 2,535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.97x = 11,198.59 × 2,535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.97x = 28,395,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,395,558.41/7,465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.33

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