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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.39, 11,202.23 and 2,537.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.39, 11,202.23 and 2,537.31 is: 3,806.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.39 : 11,202.23 = 2,537.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.39/11,202.23 = 2,537.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.39x = 11,202.23 × 2,537.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.39x = 28,423,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,423,517.51/7,467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.35

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