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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,539.59, 11,309.94 and 2,274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,539.59, 11,309.94 and 2,274.19 is: 3,411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,539.59 : 11,309.94 = 2,274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,539.59/11,309.94 = 2,274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,539.59x = 11,309.94 × 2,274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,539.59x = 25,720,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,720,924.17/7,539.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.45

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