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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.48, 11,318.32 and 2,279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.48, 11,318.32 and 2,279.89 is: 3,420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.48 : 11,318.32 = 2,279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.48/11,318.32 = 2,279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.48x = 11,318.32 × 2,279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.48x = 25,804,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,804,524.58/7,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.32

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