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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.52, 11,316.36 and 2,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.52, 11,316.36 and 2,348.72 is: 3,522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.52 : 11,316.36 = 2,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.52/11,316.36 = 2,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.52x = 11,316.36 × 2,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.52x = 26,578,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,578,961.06/7,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.48

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