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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.02, 11,317.49 and 2,279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.02, 11,317.49 and 2,279.45 is: 3,419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.02 : 11,317.49 = 2,279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.02/11,317.49 = 2,279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.02x = 11,317.49 × 2,279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.02x = 25,797,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,797,652.58/7,544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.62

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