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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.53, 11,310.17 and 2,275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.53, 11,310.17 and 2,275.11 is: 3,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.53 : 11,310.17 = 2,275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.53/11,310.17 = 2,275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.53x = 11,310.17 × 2,275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.53x = 25,731,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,731,869.49/7,541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.02

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