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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.43, 11,297.08 and 2,266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.43, 11,297.08 and 2,266.41 is: 3,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.43 : 11,297.08 = 2,266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.43/11,297.08 = 2,266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.43x = 11,297.08 × 2,266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.43x = 25,603,807.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603,807.29/7,531.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.60

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