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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.34, 11,295.63 and 2,852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.34, 11,295.63 and 2,852.52 is: 4,278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.34 : 11,295.63 = 2,852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.34/11,295.63 = 2,852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.34x = 11,295.63 × 2,852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.34x = 32,220,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,220,960.11/7,530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.82

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