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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.57, 11,295.65 and 2,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.57, 11,295.65 and 2,265.38 is: 3,398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.57 : 11,295.65 = 2,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.57/11,295.65 = 2,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.57x = 11,295.65 × 2,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.57x = 25,588,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,871.79/7,530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.00

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