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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.40, 11,296.86 and 2,339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.40, 11,296.86 and 2,339.68 is: 3,508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.40 : 11,296.86 = 2,339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.40/11,296.86 = 2,339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.40x = 11,296.86 × 2,339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.40x = 26,431,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,431,037.40/7,533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.51

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