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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,534.45, 11,302.46 and 2,603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,534.45, 11,302.46 and 2,603.46 is: 3,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,534.45 : 11,302.46 = 2,603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,534.45/11,302.46 = 2,603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,534.45x = 11,302.46 × 2,603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,534.45x = 29,425,446.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,425,446.00/7,534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.45

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