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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,537.12, 11,305.72 and 2,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,537.12, 11,305.72 and 2,343 is: 3,514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,537.12 : 11,305.72 = 2,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,537.12/11,305.72 = 2,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,537.12x = 11,305.72 × 2,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,537.12x = 26,489,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,489,301.96/7,537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.51

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