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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.28, 11,295.68 and 2,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.28, 11,295.68 and 2,334.88 is: 3,502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.28 : 11,295.68 = 2,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.28/11,295.68 = 2,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.28x = 11,295.68 × 2,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.28x = 26,374,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374,057.32/7,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.87

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