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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.28, 11,315.86 and 2,350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.28, 11,315.86 and 2,350.02 is: 3,524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.28 : 11,315.86 = 2,350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.28/11,315.86 = 2,350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.28x = 11,315.86 × 2,350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.28x = 26,592,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592,497.32/7,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.86

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