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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.63, 11,303.46 and 2,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.63, 11,303.46 and 2,341.50 is: 3,512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.63 : 11,303.46 = 2,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.63/11,303.46 = 2,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.63x = 11,303.46 × 2,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.63x = 26,467,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,467,051.59/7,535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.26

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