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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.84, 11,199.61 and 2,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.84, 11,199.61 and 2,535.96 is: 3,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.84 : 11,199.61 = 2,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.84/11,199.61 = 2,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.84x = 11,199.61 × 2,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.84x = 28,401,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401,762.98/7,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.72

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