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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,543.54, 11,315.40 and 2,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,543.54, 11,315.40 and 2,349.52 is: 3,524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,543.54 : 11,315.40 = 2,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,543.54/11,315.40 = 2,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,543.54x = 11,315.40 × 2,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,543.54x = 26,585,758.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,585,758.61/7,543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.31

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