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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.89, 11,195.58 and 2,536.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.89, 11,195.58 and 2,536.86 is: 3,802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.89 : 11,195.58 = 2,536.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.89/11,195.58 = 2,536.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.89x = 11,195.58 × 2,536.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.89x = 28,401,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401,619.08/7,468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.66

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