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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,536.22, 11,305.92 and 2,856.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,536.22, 11,305.92 and 2,856.14 is: 4,284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,536.22 : 11,305.92 = 2,856.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,536.22/11,305.92 = 2,856.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,536.22x = 11,305.92 × 2,856.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,536.22x = 32,291,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,291,290.35/7,536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.81

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