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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.34, 11,313.60 and 2,275.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.34, 11,313.60 and 2,275.89 is: 3,414.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.34 : 11,313.60 = 2,275.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.34/11,313.60 = 2,275.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.34x = 11,313.60 × 2,275.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.34x = 25,748,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,748,509.10/7,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.31

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