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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,540.66, 11,309.73 and 2,346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,540.66, 11,309.73 and 2,346.13 is: 3,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,540.66 : 11,309.73 = 2,346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,540.66/11,309.73 = 2,346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,540.66x = 11,309.73 × 2,346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,540.66x = 26,534,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534,096.84/7,540.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.80

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