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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.90, 11,297.61 and 2,340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.90, 11,297.61 and 2,340.18 is: 3,509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.90 : 11,297.61 = 2,340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.90/11,297.61 = 2,340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.90x = 11,297.61 × 2,340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.90x = 26,438,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,438,440.97/7,533.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.26

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