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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.60, 11,316.90 and 2,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.60, 11,316.90 and 2,350.48 is: 3,525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.60 : 11,316.90 = 2,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.60/11,316.90 = 2,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.60x = 11,316.90 × 2,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.60x = 26,600,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600,147.11/7,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.72

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