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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,543.97, 11,315.96 and 2,349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,543.97, 11,315.96 and 2,349.84 is: 3,524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,543.97 : 11,315.96 = 2,349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,543.97/11,315.96 = 2,349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,543.97x = 11,315.96 × 2,349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,543.97x = 26,590,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,590,734.94/7,543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.77

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