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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,542.27, 11,312.87 and 2,348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,542.27, 11,312.87 and 2,348.01 is: 3,521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,542.27 : 11,312.87 = 2,348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,542.27/11,312.87 = 2,348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,542.27x = 11,312.87 × 2,348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,542.27x = 26,562,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,562,720.15/7,542.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.85

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