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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,539.72, 11,310.81 and 2,344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,539.72, 11,310.81 and 2,344.38 is: 3,516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,539.72 : 11,310.81 = 2,344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,539.72/11,310.81 = 2,344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,539.72x = 11,310.81 × 2,344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,539.72x = 26,516,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516,836.75/7,539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.95

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