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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.28, 11,304.60 and 2,341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.28, 11,304.60 and 2,341.68 is: 3,513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.28 : 11,304.60 = 2,341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.28/11,304.60 = 2,341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.28x = 11,304.60 × 2,341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.28x = 26,471,755.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471,755.73/7,535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.04

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