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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,543.98, 11,318.13 and 2,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,543.98, 11,318.13 and 2,351.34 is: 3,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,543.98 : 11,318.13 = 2,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,543.98/11,318.13 = 2,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,543.98x = 11,318.13 × 2,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,543.98x = 26,612,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612,771.79/7,543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.68

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