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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.20, 11,299.68 and 2,339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.20, 11,299.68 and 2,339.08 is: 3,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.20 : 11,299.68 = 2,339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.20/11,299.68 = 2,339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.20x = 11,299.68 × 2,339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.20x = 26,430,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,430,855.49/7,533.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.58

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