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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.72, 11,313.20 and 2,347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.72, 11,313.20 and 2,347.56 is: 3,521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.72 : 11,313.20 = 2,347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.72/11,313.20 = 2,347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.72x = 11,313.20 × 2,347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.72x = 26,558,415.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,415.79/7,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.53

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