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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,544.82, 11,312.82 and 2,278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,544.82, 11,312.82 and 2,278.26 is: 3,416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,544.82 : 11,312.82 = 2,278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,544.82/11,312.82 = 2,278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,544.82x = 11,312.82 × 2,278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,544.82x = 25,773,545.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,773,545.29/7,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.06

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