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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.52, 11,296.61 and 2,852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.52, 11,296.61 and 2,852.27 is: 4,275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.52 : 11,296.61 = 2,852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.52/11,296.61 = 2,852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.52x = 11,296.61 × 2,852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.52x = 32,220,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,220,911.06/7,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.87

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