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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.16, 11,297.16 and 2,531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.16, 11,297.16 and 2,531.52 is: 3,797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.16 : 11,297.16 = 2,531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.16/11,297.16 = 2,531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.16x = 11,297.16 × 2,531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.16x = 28,598,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598,986.48/7,531.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.42

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