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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.91, 11,301.68 and 2,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.91, 11,301.68 and 2,537.73 is: 3,805.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.91 : 11,301.68 = 2,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.91/11,301.68 = 2,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.91x = 11,301.68 × 2,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.91x = 28,680,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680,604.46/7,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.86

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