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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.61, 11,293.94 and 2,264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.61, 11,293.94 and 2,264.21 is: 3,395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.61 : 11,293.94 = 2,264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.61/11,293.94 = 2,264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.61x = 11,293.94 × 2,264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.61x = 25,571,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,571,840.57/7,530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.72

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