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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,542.52, 11,315.24 and 2,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,542.52, 11,315.24 and 2,277.95 is: 3,417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,542.52 : 11,315.24 = 2,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,542.52/11,315.24 = 2,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,542.52x = 11,315.24 × 2,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,542.52x = 25,775,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,775,550.96/7,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.37

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