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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.36, 11,295.72 and 2,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.36, 11,295.72 and 2,264.84 is: 3,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.36 : 11,295.72 = 2,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.36/11,295.72 = 2,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.36x = 11,295.72 × 2,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.36x = 25,582,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,582,998.48/7,529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.77

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