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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,545.82, 11,314.32 and 2,279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,545.82, 11,314.32 and 2,279.26 is: 3,417.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,545.82 : 11,314.32 = 2,279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,545.82/11,314.32 = 2,279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,545.82x = 11,314.32 × 2,279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,545.82x = 25,788,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,788,277.00/7,545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.56

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