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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.37, 11,311.92 and 2,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.37, 11,311.92 and 2,276.28 is: 3,414.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.37 : 11,311.92 = 2,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.37/11,311.92 = 2,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.37x = 11,311.92 × 2,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.37x = 25,749,097.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,749,097.26/7,541.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.38

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