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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,542.84, 11,314.82 and 2,277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,542.84, 11,314.82 and 2,277.43 is: 3,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,542.84 : 11,314.82 = 2,277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,542.84/11,314.82 = 2,277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,542.84x = 11,314.82 × 2,277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,542.84x = 25,768,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,768,710.51/7,542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.31

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