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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.73, 11,313.81 and 2,346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.73, 11,313.81 and 2,346.39 is: 3,519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.73 : 11,313.81 = 2,346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.73/11,313.81 = 2,346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.73x = 11,313.81 × 2,346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.73x = 26,546,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546,610.65/7,541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.96

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