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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.41, 11,317.69 and 2,350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.41, 11,317.69 and 2,350.69 is: 3,526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.41 : 11,317.69 = 2,350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.41/11,317.69 = 2,350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.41x = 11,317.69 × 2,350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.41x = 26,604,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,604,355.35/7,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.37

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