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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,534.20, 11,301.18 and 2,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,534.20, 11,301.18 and 2,340.08 is: 3,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,534.20 : 11,301.18 = 2,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,534.20/11,301.18 = 2,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,534.20x = 11,301.18 × 2,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,534.20x = 26,445,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445,665.29/7,534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.08

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