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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,534.59, 11,301.73 and 2,340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,534.59, 11,301.73 and 2,340.45 is: 3,510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,534.59 : 11,301.73 = 2,340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,534.59/11,301.73 = 2,340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,534.59x = 11,301.73 × 2,340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,534.59x = 26,451,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451,071.62/7,534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.62

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