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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.79, 11,295.41 and 2,265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.79, 11,295.41 and 2,265.41 is: 3,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.79 : 11,295.41 = 2,265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.79/11,295.41 = 2,265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.79x = 11,295.41 × 2,265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.79x = 25,588,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,675.46/7,531.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.42

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