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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.45, 11,295.55 and 2,336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.45, 11,295.55 and 2,336.32 is: 3,504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.45 : 11,295.55 = 2,336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.45/11,295.55 = 2,336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.45x = 11,295.55 × 2,336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.45x = 26,390,019.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390,019.38/7,530.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.44

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