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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.53, 11,317.42 and 2,350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.53, 11,317.42 and 2,350.41 is: 3,525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.53 : 11,317.42 = 2,350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.53/11,317.42 = 2,350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.53x = 11,317.42 × 2,350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.53x = 26,600,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600,537.64/7,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.80

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