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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.72, 11,319.72 and 2,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.72, 11,319.72 and 2,352 is: 3,528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.72 : 11,319.72 = 2,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.72/11,319.72 = 2,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.72x = 11,319.72 × 2,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.72x = 26,623,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,623,981.44/7,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.36

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