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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,543.94, 11,316.51 and 2,866.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,543.94, 11,316.51 and 2,866.19 is: 4,299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,543.94 : 11,316.51 = 2,866.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,543.94/11,316.51 = 2,866.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,543.94x = 11,316.51 × 2,866.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,543.94x = 32,435,211.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435,211.21/7,543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.51

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