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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,528.96, 11,291.43 and 2,845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,528.96, 11,291.43 and 2,845.96 is: 4,268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,528.96 : 11,291.43 = 2,845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,528.96/11,291.43 = 2,845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,528.96x = 11,291.43 × 2,845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,528.96x = 32,134,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,134,958.12/7,528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.18

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