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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.76, 11,318.36 and 2,351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.76, 11,318.36 and 2,351.84 is: 3,528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.76 : 11,318.36 = 2,351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.76/11,318.36 = 2,351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.76x = 11,318.36 × 2,351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.76x = 26,618,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,618,971.78/7,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.14

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