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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.34, 11,318.11 and 2,279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.34, 11,318.11 and 2,279.74 is: 3,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.34 : 11,318.11 = 2,279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.34/11,318.11 = 2,279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.34x = 11,318.11 × 2,279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.34x = 25,802,348.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,802,348.09/7,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.09

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