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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.14, 11,311.20 and 1,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.14, 11,311.20 and 1,994.36 is: 2,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.14 : 11,311.20 = 1,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.14/11,311.20 = 1,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.14x = 11,311.20 × 1,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.14x = 22,558,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,558,590.69/7,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.40

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