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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,540.23, 11,307.06 and 2,344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,540.23, 11,307.06 and 2,344.89 is: 3,516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,540.23 : 11,307.06 = 2,344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,540.23/11,307.06 = 2,344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,540.23x = 11,307.06 × 2,344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,540.23x = 26,513,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,513,811.92/7,540.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.31

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