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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.23, 11,308.56 and 2,345.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.23, 11,308.56 and 2,345.89 is: 3,517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.23 : 11,308.56 = 2,345.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.23/11,308.56 = 2,345.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.23x = 11,308.56 × 2,345.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.23x = 26,528,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528,637.82/7,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.81

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