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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.44, 11,297.52 and 2,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.44, 11,297.52 and 2,336.64 is: 3,505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.44 : 11,297.52 = 2,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.44/11,297.52 = 2,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.44x = 11,297.52 × 2,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.44x = 26,398,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,398,237.13/7,531.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.07

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