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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.59, 11,297.10 and 2,335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.59, 11,297.10 and 2,335.25 is: 3,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.59 : 11,297.10 = 2,335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.59/11,297.10 = 2,335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.59x = 11,297.10 × 2,335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.59x = 26,381,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,381,552.78/7,530.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.25

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