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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.58, 11,295.06 and 2,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.58, 11,295.06 and 2,265.58 is: 3,398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.58 : 11,295.06 = 2,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.58/11,295.06 = 2,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.58x = 11,295.06 × 2,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.58x = 25,589,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,589,862.03/7,530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.13

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