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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,542.59, 11,313.89 and 2,348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,542.59, 11,313.89 and 2,348.47 is: 3,522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,542.59 : 11,313.89 = 2,348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,542.59/11,313.89 = 2,348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,542.59x = 11,313.89 × 2,348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,542.59x = 26,570,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,570,331.25/7,542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.71

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