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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.20, 11,314.50 and 2,278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.20, 11,314.50 and 2,278.12 is: 3,416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.20 : 11,314.50 = 2,278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.20/11,314.50 = 2,278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.20x = 11,314.50 × 2,278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.20x = 25,775,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,775,788.74/7,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.64

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