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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,538.48, 11,302.32 and 2,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,538.48, 11,302.32 and 2,341.52 is: 3,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,538.48 : 11,302.32 = 2,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,538.48/11,302.32 = 2,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,538.48x = 11,302.32 × 2,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,538.48x = 26,464,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,464,608.33/7,538.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.60

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