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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.61, 11,292.15 and 2,848.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.61, 11,292.15 and 2,848.05 is: 4,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.61 : 11,292.15 = 2,848.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.61/11,292.15 = 2,848.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.61x = 11,292.15 × 2,848.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.61x = 32,160,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,160,607.81/7,529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.22

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