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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,543.86, 11,315.76 and 2,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,543.86, 11,315.76 and 2,349.73 is: 3,524.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,543.86 : 11,315.76 = 2,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,543.86/11,315.76 = 2,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,543.86x = 11,315.76 × 2,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,543.86x = 26,588,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,588,980.74/7,543.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.59

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