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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.56, 11,295.86 and 2,265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.56, 11,295.86 and 2,265.63 is: 3,398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.56 : 11,295.86 = 2,265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.56/11,295.86 = 2,265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.56x = 11,295.86 × 2,265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.56x = 25,592,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592,239.29/7,530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.45

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