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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.80, 11,295.24 and 2,335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.80, 11,295.24 and 2,335.48 is: 3,503.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.80 : 11,295.24 = 2,335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.80/11,295.24 = 2,335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.80x = 11,295.24 × 2,335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.80x = 26,379,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,379,807.12/7,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.39

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