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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.56, 11,295.72 and 2,336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.56, 11,295.72 and 2,336.28 is: 3,503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.56 : 11,295.72 = 2,336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.56/11,295.72 = 2,336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.56x = 11,295.72 × 2,336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.56x = 26,389,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,389,964.72/7,531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.92

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