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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,534.34, 11,301.35 and 2,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,534.34, 11,301.35 and 2,340.20 is: 3,510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,534.34 : 11,301.35 = 2,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,534.34/11,301.35 = 2,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,534.34x = 11,301.35 × 2,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,534.34x = 26,447,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,447,368.61/7,534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.25

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