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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.58, 11,293.56 and 2,264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.58, 11,293.56 and 2,264.58 is: 3,396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.58 : 11,293.56 = 2,264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.58/11,293.56 = 2,264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.58x = 11,293.56 × 2,264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.58x = 25,575,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,575,170.10/7,529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.63

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