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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.48, 11,314.14 and 2,347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.48, 11,314.14 and 2,347.40 is: 3,521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.48 : 11,314.14 = 2,347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.48/11,314.14 = 2,347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.48x = 11,314.14 × 2,347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.48x = 26,558,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,812.24/7,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.70

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