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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.52, 11,312.30 and 2,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.52, 11,312.30 and 2,069.52 is: 3,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.52 : 11,312.30 = 2,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.52/11,312.30 = 2,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.52x = 11,312.30 × 2,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.52x = 23,411,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411,031.10/7,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.29

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