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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.68, 11,297.62 and 2,850.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.68, 11,297.62 and 2,850.44 is: 4,275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.68 : 11,297.62 = 2,850.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.68/11,297.62 = 2,850.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.68x = 11,297.62 × 2,850.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.68x = 32,203,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,203,152.49/7,531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.69

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