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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.63, 11,292.11 and 2,531.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.63, 11,292.11 and 2,531.29 is: 3,795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.63 : 11,292.11 = 2,531.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.63/11,292.11 = 2,531.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.63x = 11,292.11 × 2,531.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.63x = 28,583,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583,605.12/7,530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.65

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