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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.25, 11,303.19 and 2,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.25, 11,303.19 and 2,854.80 is: 4,282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.25 : 11,303.19 = 2,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.25/11,303.19 = 2,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.25x = 11,303.19 × 2,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.25x = 32,268,346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268,346.81/7,535.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.32

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