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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,542.72, 11,314.70 and 2,348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,542.72, 11,314.70 and 2,348.56 is: 3,523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,542.72 : 11,314.70 = 2,348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,542.72/11,314.70 = 2,348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,542.72x = 11,314.70 × 2,348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,542.72x = 26,573,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,573,251.83/7,542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.03

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