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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.72, 11,301.66 and 2,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.72, 11,301.66 and 2,855.44 is: 4,283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.72 : 11,301.66 = 2,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.72/11,301.66 = 2,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.72x = 11,301.66 × 2,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.72x = 32,271,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,271,212.03/7,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.57

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