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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.88, 11,201.36 and 2,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.88, 11,201.36 and 2,535.20 is: 3,803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.88 : 11,201.36 = 2,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.88/11,201.36 = 2,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.88x = 11,201.36 × 2,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.88x = 28,397,661.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,397,661.19/7,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.15

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