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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.24, 11,292.80 and 2,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.24, 11,292.80 and 2,912 is: 4,367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.24 : 11,292.80 = 2,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.24/11,292.80 = 2,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.24x = 11,292.80 × 2,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.24x = 32,884,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,884,633.60/7,530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.01

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