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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.98, 11,293.12 and 2,532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.98, 11,293.12 and 2,532.64 is: 3,796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.98 : 11,293.12 = 2,532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.98/11,293.12 = 2,532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.98x = 11,293.12 × 2,532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.98x = 28,601,407.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,601,407.44/7,533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.32

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