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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,537.68, 11,306.52 and 2,065.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,537.68, 11,306.52 and 2,065.68 is: 3,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,537.68 : 11,306.52 = 2,065.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,537.68/11,306.52 = 2,065.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,537.68x = 11,306.52 × 2,065.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,537.68x = 23,355,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,355,652.23/7,537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.52

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