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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.32, 11,298.48 and 2,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.32, 11,298.48 and 2,337 is: 3,505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.32 : 11,298.48 = 2,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.32/11,298.48 = 2,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.32x = 11,298.48 × 2,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.32x = 26,404,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,404,547.76/7,531.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.97

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