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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,538.13, 11,307.21 and 2,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,538.13, 11,307.21 and 2,344 is: 3,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,538.13 : 11,307.21 = 2,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,538.13/11,307.21 = 2,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,538.13x = 11,307.21 × 2,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,538.13x = 26,504,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,504,100.24/7,538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.00

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