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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.20, 11,296.68 and 2,337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.20, 11,296.68 and 2,337.08 is: 3,505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.20 : 11,296.68 = 2,337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.20/11,296.68 = 2,337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.20x = 11,296.68 × 2,337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.20x = 26,401,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,401,244.89/7,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.58

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