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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.34, 11,317.73 and 2,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.34, 11,317.73 and 2,349 is: 3,523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.34 : 11,317.73 = 2,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.34/11,317.73 = 2,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.34x = 11,317.73 × 2,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.34x = 26,585,336.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,585,336.03/7,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.88

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