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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.89, 11,194.08 and 2,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.89, 11,194.08 and 2,535.86 is: 3,801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.89 : 11,194.08 = 2,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.89/11,194.08 = 2,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.89x = 11,194.08 × 2,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.89x = 28,386,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,386,563.74/7,467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.15

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