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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.70, 11,295.94 and 2,336.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.70, 11,295.94 and 2,336.58 is: 3,504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.70 : 11,295.94 = 2,336.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.70/11,295.94 = 2,336.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.70x = 11,295.94 × 2,336.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.70x = 26,393,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,393,867.49/7,530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.84

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