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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.63, 11,317.55 and 2,350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.63, 11,317.55 and 2,350.50 is: 3,525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.63 : 11,317.55 = 2,350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.63/11,317.55 = 2,350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.63x = 11,317.55 × 2,350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.63x = 26,601,889.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,601,889.52/7,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.94

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