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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.57, 11,297.14 and 2,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.57, 11,297.14 and 2,266.38 is: 3,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.57 : 11,297.14 = 2,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.57/11,297.14 = 2,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.57x = 11,297.14 × 2,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.57x = 25,603,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603,612.15/7,531.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.51

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